A “Synodal Reform” of the Papal Conclave?
by George WeigelThe Vatican is contemplating a move that would bring pressures to bear from the world media on the next papal conclave. Continue Reading »
In Support of Jimmy Lai
by George WeigelA letter from ten bishops urging the release of Jimmy Lai should encourage Catholics who care about the basic human rights of religious freedom, free speech, and freedom of the press. Continue Reading »
When Did Baptism Become a Sacrament?
by Mark BauerleinFr. Romanus Cessario joins the podcast to discuss his new book The Seven Sacraments of the Catholic Church. Continue Reading »
A Drag Show at Notre Dame
by Merlot FogartyWithout predominantly Catholic faculty, many at Notre Dame will continue to push anti-Catholic agendas like drag shows in the name of “academic freedom.” Continue Reading »
A Witness at the Center of the Church
by Mark BauerleinMsgr. Hilary Franco joins the podcast to discuss his new book Six Popes: A Son of the Church Remembers. Continue Reading »
The Vatican Does Not Understand the Church in the United States
by Jayd HenricksPope Francis does not seem to understand the Church in the United States, especially its relationship to Vatican II. Continue Reading »
Satan Comes to Georgetown
by Jacob AdamsA satanic event on a Catholic campus should prompt thoughtful reflection and strategic action by all Christians. Continue Reading »
Life at the Center: A Pro-life Statement
by Thomas Joseph White, Kevin L. Flannery, O. Carter Snead, Christopher TollefsenThose who seek to advance the Catholic Church’s teaching regarding the sanctity of life confront both new challenges and opportunities in the wake of the June 2022 Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade. On the one hand, many people in the U.S. and in other developed nations have . . . . Continue Reading »
Thomists in the Wilderness
by Edward FeserExactly a century ago, in his encyclical Studiorum Ducem commending the thought of St. Thomas Aquinas, Pope Pius XI drew a biblical analogy: Just as it was said to the Egyptians of old in time of famine: “Go to Joseph,” so that they should receive a supply of corn from him to nourish . . . . Continue Reading »
Secrets to Classical Success
by Mark BauerleinRichard Brake, headmaster of St. Francis Classical Catholic Academy, joins the podcast to discuss Classical schools. Continue Reading »
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