A Little Wisdom From Bernard
by Charles J. ChaputNo pontificate is well served when its promoters show contempt and belligerence toward perceived enemies. Continue Reading »
Pope Francis, “Estranged” Catholics, and Holy Communion
by George WeigelReceiving the Eucharist is a statement of one’s full communion with the Church. Making that clear, by instruction if possible and disciplinary action if necessary, is a pastoral obligation. Continue Reading »
The Latin Mass
by R. R. RenoIn mid-July, Pope Francis issued Traditionis Custodes, a motu proprio concerning what’s popularly known as the Latin Mass. A motu proprio functions in papal administration much as do executive orders in our government. The aim of this papal directive is to curtail the . . . . Continue Reading »
Pope Francis Chooses Fr. Martin
by Raymond J. de SouzaPope Francis has chosen Fr. Martin for the role of interpreter. That’s significant, and bears noting when evaluating the ministry of Fr. Martin—and of Pope Francis. Continue Reading »
Mass and Memory
by Martin MosebachPope Francis is roused by something that troubles him: the tradition of the Church. Continue Reading »
Liberal Authoritarianism and the Traditional Latin Mass
by George WeigelThe recent apostolic letter Traditionis Custodes was theologically incoherent, pastorally divisive, unnecessary, cruel. Continue Reading »
For Pope Francis, the Mass is the Message
by Raymond J. de SouzaThe old Mass has been done down by new technology. Continue Reading »
Pope Francis and the Tridentine Mass
by Douglas FarrowPope Francis seems to have weaponized the Latin Mass in the very act of suppressing it. Continue Reading »
Pope Francis and the Life Issues
by George WeigelPope Francis is not—as the American media would have it—a relativist softie. He is staunchly pro-life. 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 »
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