An Ambiguous Exhortation

by Dan Hitchens

The apostolic exhortation Gaudete et Exsultate, for all its strengths, adds to the ambiguities of Pope Francis’s papacy. Continue Reading »

12 Apr 2018

Hell Yes

by Peter J. Leithart

Pope Francis allegedly declared recently that there is no such thing as Hell—only the annihilation of souls. Continue Reading »

6 Apr 2018

A Church in Doubt

by Richard Rex

To Change the Church:  Pope Francis and the Future of Catholicism by ross douthat simon and schuster, 256 pages, $26 It is beyond question that the Roman Catholic Church is currently in the throes of one of the greatest crises in its two-millennium history. In human terms, its future might be . . . . Continue Reading »

1 Apr 2018

What Young Catholics Want

by Matthew Schmitz

A youth meeting at the Vatican fails to represent either the Catholic faith or the young people who profess it.  Continue Reading »

26 Mar 2018

The Unexpectedly Non-controversial Placuit Deo

by P. J. Smith

On Thursday, the CDF released a letter to the Catholic bishops of the world entitled Placuit Deo. Continue Reading »

6 Mar 2018

When Catholics Criticize the Pope

by Dan Hitchens

How far may a Catholic go in openly criticizing the Vicar of Christ? Continue Reading »

6 Mar 2018

Benedict in Silence

by P. J. Smith

The more the present day is marked by noise about ephemera, the more the silence of Benedict XVI becomes profound in contrast.  Continue Reading »

6 Feb 2018

Deliver Us From “Dynamic Equivalence”

by Charlotte Allen

People like the Lord’s Prayer precisely because it sounds archaic. Let’s not tamper with the language. Continue Reading »

8 Jan 2018

The Curial Sidelines

by P. J. Smith

Francis’s remarks at his annual Christmas greeting this year show he is taking personal responsibility for the reform of the Curia. Continue Reading »

29 Dec 2017

The Tragedy and Scandal of Cardinal Law

by Philip Lawler

The death of Cardinal Bernard Law prompts us to ask an old question: Why do good people do bad things?  Continue Reading »

21 Dec 2017