Looking Back to Think Forward

by Francis X. Maier

What the past teaches us most forcefully is that reform of the institution depends on reform of the individual. Continue Reading »

4 Aug 2021

Valuing Celibacy

by Timothy Reichert

The question of married priests is primarily a Christological and ecclesiological one. But it has important practical and pastoral aspects, as well. Many claim that eliminating the celibacy requirement would increase the supply of priests, thereby increasing the pastoral capacity of the Church. This . . . . Continue Reading »

1 Feb 2021

The Battered Priesthood

by Thomas G. Guarino

The archbishop of New Orleans is seeking to laicize all clergy who have been removed from ministry because of credible accusations of sex abuse. Continue Reading »

5 Nov 2020

Three Models of Priestly Goodness

by George Weigel

Priests are still suffering the Long Lent of 2020, but at least they can rejoice this week in the beatification of Fr. McGivney. Continue Reading »

4 Nov 2020

Beyond Amazonia

by George Weigel

The reform of the priesthood begins with deeper conversion to Jesus Christ and the gospel.  Continue Reading »

19 Feb 2020

Francis Stands Firm

by R. R. Reno

Faced with pressure to signal openness to “change,” Francis showed steadfast commitment to the spiritual wisdom of the Latin Church. Continue Reading »

13 Feb 2020

The Bullies and That Book

by George Weigel

The partisans of openness and dialogue are now telling two of Catholicism’s most distinguished sons that their views are unwelcome. Continue Reading »

29 Jan 2020

A Call to Arms

by Matthew Schmitz

Benedict XVI and Cardinal Robert Sarah have published a book that eloquently defends priestly celibacy.  Continue Reading »

13 Jan 2020

The Synod’s Dissenters

by Dan Hitchens

At the Amazon Synod, Pope Francis has empowered critics of Catholic doctrine to try to impose destructive reforms on the Catholic Church. Continue Reading »

25 Oct 2019

On the Eve of the Amazon Synod

by Philip Lawler

It's not quite clear whether the Amazon Synod will focus on the ecological health of Amazonia or the spiritual welfare of its inhabitants.  Continue Reading »

4 Oct 2019