Charles J. Chaput

Memory is the soil out of which the present and future grow. Continue Reading »

The coherence of Catholic belief and the behavior it requires applies to all Catholics, not merely public officials, and it applies all the time and everywhere. Continue Reading »

Who we are as “selves” is largely the product of formation and nourishment by our families. Continue Reading »

The content of our bioethics will shape the course of our human future. That’s what makes What it Means to be Human so valuable. Continue Reading »

Amy Coney Barrett is a nightmare for a certain kind of political tribe. Continue Reading »

We serve our nation best when we serve God first. Continue Reading »

When public officials allow people to gather in secular settings but not religious ones, the government effectively declares that religious practice is not really necessary. Continue Reading »

Christians and other members of minority religions in Pakistan face chronic hostility, harassment, and persecution. Continue Reading »

First Things is uniquely rich in substance, but it needs and deserves our generous financial support to continue and grow its vital work.  Continue Reading »

Joseph Ratzinger looks at the abuse phenomenon through the lens of his own life experience. Continue Reading »