A (Liturgical) New Year’s Resolution

by George Weigel

Permit me to suggest a Real New Year’s resolution to those who think it necessary to support Pope Francis by rewriting recent Church history: Stop it. Continue Reading »

30 Nov 2016

How to Mark the Death of a Devil?

by K. E. Colombini

Perhaps now, with the death of a sinner, the country may turn from his evil ways—and find life instead. Continue Reading »

29 Nov 2016

Gloucester Fisherman, American Veteran, Polish Benefactor

by George Weigel

The remarkable, wonderful story of Curtis Dagley and the Poles who remembered him with gratitude seventy years later is a poignant reminder of real American greatness. Continue Reading »

16 Nov 2016

Lund and the Quest for Christian Unity

by Timothy George

In going to Lund to participate with Lutherans in a joint commemoration of the Reformation, Pope Francis is following in the footsteps of his two papal predecessors, both of whom were deeply committed to the ecumenical pathway set forth in the documents of Vatican II. Continue Reading »

19 Sep 2016

Crime, Punishment, and Amoris Laetitia

by John F. Crosby

The conversation on Amoris Laetitia continues. All the language used by Francis of “integrating” the remarried into the Church originates in the reforms of Pope John Paul II. Continue Reading »

14 Sep 2016

What Men Who Left Seminary Taught Me about Women’s Ordination

by Br. Michael Baggot

Those who want equal-opportunity employment for women in the Church fail to understand that the Church’s posture is not stubborn refusal, but rather humble obedience. Continue Reading »

9 Aug 2016

A Cinematic Lesson in Hope

by George Weigel

At a moment like this when there doesn’t seem to be a lot going right—ascendant authoritarianisms throughout the world; lethal violence by ideological fanatics; feckless responses to both from the democracies—it’s good to be reminded that things can be different, and in fact were different, . . . . Continue Reading »

29 Jun 2016

Theater of the Word

by Alexi Sargeant

Last week I had the honor and pleasure of seeing my production of The Jeweler's Shop by Karol Wojtyla performed at the First Things office. Continue Reading »

14 Jun 2016

The Best Nuncio We’ve Had Thus Far

by George Weigel

The announcement that Archbishop Christoph Pierre will succeed Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò as Apostolic Nuncio to the United States is an opportunity to pay tribute to a courageous churchman who has served Catholicism, Pope Benedict XVI, and Pope Francis in an exemplary way during his tenure in . . . . Continue Reading »

20 Apr 2016

The Jeweler's Shop, John Paul II, and the Joy of Holiness

by Alexi Sargeant

Near the beginning of The Jeweler's Shop, by Karol Wotjyla (the future John Paul II), one of the characters, a young woman, recalls a hiking trip she took with friends. At night, in the mountains, a mysterious cry sounded, and everyone became quiet to listen for the call to sound again. Was it a . . . . Continue Reading »

11 Mar 2016