Liberal Authoritarianism and the Traditional Latin Mass

by George Weigel

The recent apostolic letter Traditionis Custodes was theologically incoherent, pastorally divisive, unnecessary, cruel. Continue Reading »

21 Jul 2021

Why There Is Only One Pope

by Gerhard Ludwig Müller

The Bishop of Rome as successor of Peter constitutes the principle of unity, which can only be realized by one person. Continue Reading »

1 Feb 2021

What the Magi Teach Us

by George Weigel

God is in charge: not the stars, the planets, or other impersonal forces. Continue Reading »

23 Dec 2020

Joseph Ratzinger, Theological Reformer

by George Weigel

Joseph Ratzinger remains one of the most misunderstood and misrepresented men of consequence in recent Catholic history. Continue Reading »

6 May 2020

The Two Popes: Baloney, Brilliantly Acted

by George Weigel

As history, the Netflix film The Two Popes is baloney on steroids. Continue Reading »

15 Jan 2020

Two Popes, Too Many Untruths

by John Waters

As propaganda, The Two Popes is both hugely effective and extremely dangerous.  Continue Reading »

17 Dec 2019

Interreligious Dialogue with Edge and Purpose

by George Weigel

What Benedict outlined in 2006 remains true eleven years later: In order to live in peace with “the rest,” Islam must find within its own religious and intellectual resources a way to affirm religious tolerance. Continue Reading »

31 May 2017

With Cardinal Sarah, the Liturgy Is in Good Hands

by Benedict XVI

Cardinal Sarah teaches us silence—being silent with Jesus, true inner stillness, and in just this way he helps us to grasp the word of the Lord anew. Continue Reading »

17 May 2017

Ratzinger Rising

by William Doino Jr.

Ratzinger’s achievements are significant not just for the following they’ve produced, but for the keen insights and teachings they contain. Continue Reading »

8 May 2017

Zurück zur Form

by Martin Mosebach

( English Version | German Version )Die Zeiten, in denen eine neue Form geboren wird, sind äußerst rar in der Menschheitsgeschichte. Es muß viel zusammenkommen, damit so etwas gelingen kann. Große Form zeichnet sich dadurch aus, daß sie imstande ist, die Epoche, der sie entstammt, zu überleben . . . . Continue Reading »

1 Apr 2017