Pope Francis Needs to Say “No”

by Christopher Ruddy

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 »

1 Jul 2021 0

Roe Must Go

by Robert P. George

Roe must go. It is morally and, more to the point for the Court, constitutionally indefensible—and has been from the moment it was handed down. Continue Reading »

1 Jul 2021 0

Facing the Real

by Veronica Clarke

In print and in person, First Things nourishes a sense of the real.  Continue Reading »

1 Jul 2021 0

Benedict and the Tempest of History

by Raymond J. de Souza

It was a metaphor for Benedict’s whole pontificate. After the problems, storms, tensions…one arrives at the final point of adoration and union with God in peace, before Jesus Christ present in the Eucharist. Continue Reading »

1 Jul 2021 0

A Reminder of Ultimate Realities

by Jacquelyn Lee

The intellectual formation provided by these pages has prepared me to commit myself to living according to a set of ideals ordered toward the highest good. Continue Reading »

30 Jun 2021 0

The DeLauro Democrats and the Bishops

by George Weigel

Catholics who reject the ancient Christian teaching on the grave moral evil of abortion and facilitate its practice are not in full communion with the Church. Continue Reading »

30 Jun 2021 0

Publishing Priorities

by Hans Boersma

Natural justice matters; but it matters only inasmuch as it participates in the supernatural justice of the kingdom of God. Continue Reading »

29 Jun 2021 0

A Sacred Right

by Mark David Hall

Starr’s book provides an important history of the foundational American ideal of religious liberty and a timely analysis of the current threats to it. Continue Reading »

28 Jun 2021 0

A Solid Foundation

by Mark Bauerlein

A loyal and discerning readership emboldens us against the daunting forces that wish First Things would just go away. Continue Reading »

28 Jun 2021 0

Catholic Politicians, Abortion, and the Eucharist

by Daniel Lipinski

Underlying Catholic Democrats’ “Statement of Principles” is widespread poor catechesis on the Eucharist, exacerbated by self-seeking politicians and churchmen. Continue Reading »

25 Jun 2021 0