In 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 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 »
Pope Francis is roused by something that troubles him: the tradition of the Church. Continue Reading »
The recent apostolic letter Traditionis Custodes was theologically incoherent, pastorally divisive, unnecessary, cruel. Continue Reading »
The old Mass has been done down by new technology. Continue Reading »
Pope Francis seems to have weaponized the Latin Mass in the very act of suppressing it. Continue Reading »
Pope Francis is not—as the American media would have it—a relativist softie. He is staunchly pro-life. Continue Reading »
The 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 »
The Bishop of Rome as successor of Peter constitutes the principle of unity, which can only be realized by one person. Continue Reading »
The Samaritan is none other than Jesus Christ. Christians, and no doubt many non-Christians, expect the Church to teach about Jesus Christ. Continue Reading »
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