The Decline of the Jury

by Peter Hitchens

The state seems somehow to have turned the jury—often swayed by emotion—into its own weapon. Continue Reading »

21 Apr 2020

After Cardinal Pell’s Rightful Acquittal

by George Weigel

Cardinal Pell has been vindicated, but other matters of consequence remain unsettled. Continue Reading »

15 Apr 2020

A Last Chance for Australian Justice

by George Weigel

The highest judicial authority in Australia will review the Cardinal George Pell case in 2020.  Continue Reading »

4 Dec 2019

Cardinal Pell, Scapegoat

by Matthew Schmitz

The conviction of Cardinal George Pell is an outrage—the case against him could not be proved beyond a reasonable doubt. Continue Reading »

21 Aug 2019

The Australian Disgrace

by George Weigel

There has never been any “evidence” that Cardinal Pell did what he was alleged to have done.  Continue Reading »

21 Aug 2019

Reasonable Doubts About Pell’s Conviction

by Julia Yost

Our concern for justice should lead us to protest when men like George Cardinal Pell are falsely convicted.  Continue Reading »

7 Jun 2019

When Justice Fails

by Peter J. Leithart

Human justice often fails, but we can seek justice in a higher court.  Continue Reading »

5 Oct 2018

Capital Punishment and the Sex Abuse Crisis

by Michael Pakaluk

We can expect that any bishop who has fully embraced the attitude that punishment is never retributive will fail to protect his flock by appropriately punishing offenders. Continue Reading »

22 Aug 2018

Another Pro-Life Victory?

by Hadley Arkes

I’m relieved by the outcome in NIFLA v. Becerra, but the opinions in the case are bereft of any premise or reasoning that would help to plant or even support the pro-life argument. Continue Reading »

28 Jun 2018

Weaving Chapter 13 Back into Romans

by James R. Rogers

When read in isolation, Romans 13 doesn’t fit well with Paul’s argument in the rest of the epistle. Continue Reading »

10 May 2017