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An erudite exploration of the sources of ideological rot

Daniel J. Mahoney’s taut and potent new book, The Persistence of the Ideological Lie: The Totalitarian Impulse Then and Now, advances a provocative thesis: That [...]
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Against utopia, for reality

I’ve written before about the difficulty of carrying the Gospel over to political and economic life. The difficulty seems basic. Jesus had no residence, property, wife, [...]
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The truth will set you free

FCC Rating: TV-PG USCCB Rating: Not rated at the time of this review Reel Rating: 3 out of 5 reels Jesus famously said that “the [...]
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Pope Leo calls on youth to ‘accept the invitation of the Church and Christ the Lord’ in first Regina Caeli

“Have no fear! Trust in the Lord” Pope Leo XIV waves at a massive, jubilant crowd gathered on St. Peter’ s Square for the Regina Coeli on Sunday, May 11, 2025 / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

Rome Newsroom, May 11, 2025 / 06:51 am (CNA).
“To young p… […]
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Good Shepherd Sunday and priestly vocations

Editor’s note: This homily was delivered at Holy Innocents Church, Manhattan, on May 11, 2025, World Day of Prayer for Vocations. Since 1963, the Church [...]

Against utopia, for reality

Columns

James Kalb May 12, 2025 3

I’ve written before about the difficulty of carrying the Gospel over to political and economic life. The difficulty seems basic. Jesus had no residence, property, wife, children, gainful employment, or official position. Instead of giving us [...]

Good Shepherd Sunday and priestly vocations

Essay

Peter M.J. Stravinskas May 11, 2025 18

Editor’s note: This homily was delivered at Holy Innocents Church, Manhattan, on May 11, 2025, World Day of Prayer for Vocations. Since 1963, the Church Universal has used this Sunday to “pray the Lord of [...]

Essay

Honoring the radical choice of full-time motherhood

Monica Seeley May 10, 2025 12

In his April 2022 essay “Are Women in the Workplace a Good Thing?” Jerry D. Salyer points out that feminism is so pervasive that even today’s conservatives consider traditional teaching on male/female roles to be [...]

Columns

History and Nationalism

Dr. Christopher Shannon May 10, 2025 23

With the passing of Pope Francis, commentators began the long debate over his legacy and place in history. I will refrain from such speculation, wishing simply to begin this column by thanking Francis for one [...]

Features

African Catholics react with joy to the election of Pope Leo XIV

Ngala Killian Chimtom May 9, 2025 8

What’s in a name? That question is often pondered when a newborn needs a name or when a newly elected Pope selects his title. Today, this question holds particular significance for Africa, following the decision [...]

Features

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost elected as 267th pope, takes name Leo XIV

Catholic News Agency May 8, 2025 39

Vatican City, May 8, 2025 / 12:11 pm Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been elected as the 267th pope of the Catholic Church, taking the name Pope Leo XIV. White smoke rose from the chimney [...]

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Cardinal Francis George’s timely and timeless vision for the Church

Conor Dugan May 7, 2025 8

Holy Thursday, April 17, marked the tenth anniversary of Cardinal Francis George’s death after a lengthy battle with cancer. In the past decade, Catholics—especially American Catholics—have suffered from his absence. With his keen intellect, deep [...]

Features

Bishop Nfon says faith continues to grow in Cameroon amid a separatist crisis

Ngala Killian Chimtom May 6, 2025 0

The Catholic bishop of the Kumba Diocese, a region in northwestern Cameroon deeply affected by separatist violence, has reaffirmed that faith continues to thrive despite the ongoing crisis. Bishop Agapitus Enuyehnyoh Nfon made these remarks [...]

Against utopia, for reality

James Kalb May 12, 2025 3

I’ve written before about the difficulty of carrying the Gospel over to political and economic life. The difficulty seems basic. Jesus had no residence, property, wife, children, gainful employment, or official position. Instead of giving us [...]
History and Nationalism

Dr. Christopher Shannon May 10, 2025 23
Business as usual is untenable

Larry Chapp May 2, 2025 49

Liberal Catholic slanders and the election of 2024

Carl E. Olson November 20, 2024 128

The 2024 elections are now two weeks in the rear-view mirror, but the conversations (to use a polite word) over the what, why, and how of November 5, 2024, continue. While there is no shortage [...]
Reflections on a dozen years as editor of Catholic World Report

Carl E. Olson November 2, 2024 27
Defending Rupnik’s art is possible, but also scandalous and insulting

Carl E. Olson April 24, 2024 63

An erudite exploration of the sources of ideological rot

Against utopia, for reality

The truth will set you free

Pope Leo calls on youth to ‘accept the invitation of the Church and Christ the Lord’ in first Regina Caeli

Good Shepherd Sunday and priestly vocations

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Against utopia, for reality

Good Shepherd Sunday and priestly vocations

Honoring the radical choice of full-time motherhood

History and Nationalism

African Catholics react with joy to the election of Pope Leo XIV

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost elected as 267th pope, takes name Leo XIV

Cardinal Francis George’s timely and timeless vision for the Church

Bishop Nfon says faith continues to grow in Cameroon amid a separatist crisis

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Against utopia, for reality

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Cardinal Müller reflects on pilgrimage, evangelization, and following Christ

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Cardinal Francis George’s timely and timeless vision for the Church

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Musings on a Starry Night is a constellation of brilliant essays by Thomas Howard

Good Shepherd Sunday and priestly vocations

Honoring the radical choice of full-time motherhood

Cardinal Francis George’s timely and timeless vision for the Church

African Catholics react with joy to the election of Pope Leo XIV

Bishop Nfon says faith continues to grow in Cameroon amid a separatist crisis

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