Christian Solidarity vs. Barbarism

by George Weigel

This instinct for solidarity is one marker of a living Christian culture. Continue Reading »

31 Aug 2022

Providence at Work in Poland

by Raymond J. de Souza

Against our bleak horizon, it seems impossible to hope that peace and liberty may prevail. But Providence is still at work, if hidden from our eyes. Continue Reading »

3 Jun 2022

Two Families and the Communion of Saints

by George Weigel

Christians live in a different time zone because of the communion of saints: our spiritual solidarity, in this world, with those Christians who now live in the presence of the Thrice-Holy God and those who are being purified. Continue Reading »

2 Feb 2022

Freedom After Communism

by Ben Sixsmith

The fight for freedom can be intoxicating. Defining it has proved more difficult.
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28 Jan 2022

On John Paul II’s 75th Anniversary

by George Weigel

John Paul II became the most politically consequential pope since the High Middle Ages by being a witness to Christ and to the truths about our humanity.  Continue Reading »

3 Nov 2021

What We’ve Been Reading—November 2021

by Editors

Our editors reflect on Czesław Miłosz, crime fiction, Roger Scruton, and the divine right of kings. Continue Reading »

2 Nov 2021

The Casaroli Myth

by George Weigel

The ongoing Roman celebration of the Casaroli Ostpolitik as a triumph for Vatican diplomacy and a model for the future is sheer mythmaking—and damaging mythmaking at that. Continue Reading »

29 Sep 2021

A True Shepherd

by Raymond J. de Souza

Stefan Wyszyński's efforts at reconciliation with Germany show that he was also able to do courageous and brilliant things without popular support—the mark of a true shepherd. Continue Reading »

9 Sep 2021

Wanted: A Catholic Chaim Potok

by George Weigel

To the Israelites belong the adoption, the glory, the covenants, the law-giving, the worship, and the promises; theirs were the patriarchs, and from them came the Messiah. Continue Reading »

25 Aug 2021

1946: A New Dawn for Polish Catholics

by Raymond J. de Souza

Anniversaries make clear the history that was hidden at the time. Continue Reading »

5 Aug 2021