Signs of Hope in Budapest
by Gladden J. PappinThe International Eucharistic Congress was a statement about the rebirth of Hungary and the persistence of faith. Continue Reading »
Pope Francis Needs to Say “No”
by Christopher RuddyThe Church is bound—and liberated—by her apostolic faith. The Pope, as the visible source and foundation of unity, must hold fast to that faith. Continue Reading »
Why There Is Only One Pope
by Gerhard Ludwig MüllerThe Bishop of Rome as successor of Peter constitutes the principle of unity, which can only be realized by one person. Continue Reading »
The Next Pope and Vatican II
by George WeigelThe Catholicism with a future is the Catholicism of the Second Vatican Council. Continue Reading »
The Next Pope and the Great Commission
by George WeigelRecent papal history suggests that certain qualities are needed in the Bishop of Rome at this turbulent period in history. Continue Reading »
Young Pius
by Ulrich L. LehnerBooks like this are rare. The Pope Who Would Be King is one of the few publications that has made me commit a mortal sin—that of envy. I wish I could tell a story in such a colorful and lively way. Unlike David Kertzer’s tendentious works on Pius XI and Mussolini, I found myself . . . . Continue Reading »
Churchmanship
by George Weigel“Churchmanship” connotes a crucial truth: The Church is Christ’s, not ours. Continue Reading »
Newman at the Amazon Synod
by Dan HitchensA spectre is haunting the preparations for next month’s Amazon Synod: the spectre of John Henry Newman. Continue Reading »
You Are Peter
by Dan HitchensThe papacy does not depend on the qualities of the men who take office. Continue Reading »
When Catholics Criticize the Pope
by Dan HitchensHow far may a Catholic go in openly criticizing the Vicar of Christ? Continue Reading »
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