The Dispatch
“Enthusiastic” Converts and Conspiracies
I’m not a convert to the Catholic faith, but I have known lots of converts. You get to know lots of converts if you’ve worked [...]
The Scandalous Synod Report: A Betrayal of Trust
Analysis
Note: All quotes are from the Report and annexed testimonies, unless otherwise indicated. A Synod Study Group Report (“Report”) published in early May has drawn searing criticism and predictable plaudits for its “paradigm shift” towards same-sex sexual relationships. New reports that Fr. James [...]
Abuse of Language, Abuse of Power in the Church
Analysis
I continue to be puzzled by the language in the documents emerging from ecclesiastical bureaucrats. Who are these people talking to? Not “people of goodwill” around the world, nor the basic layman in the pew. [...]
Essay
The Blessed Virgin Mary and political life
Editor’s note: This essay was mistakenly attributed to the wrong author when first posted. I apologize for the error. As any reader of Catholic World Report knows very well, May is designated by the Church as the [...]
Essay
My Last Pope (Probably): Part Two of an Unusual and Very Catholic Travelogue
Editor’s note: Part One of this essay can be read here. —————— Wait, we’re not home yet, though. The journey’s not over. Less than a week later, I was back in a car. A rental [...]
Chapp's Schtick
On the Germans, the SSPX, and the theological convictions of Pope Leo XIV
On the anniversary of his election, and with a year of the papacy under his belt, it is fair to say that Pope Leo would make, as a friend of mine has stated, a “good [...]
Essay
Natural Law and Evangelization
Recently, there has been a notable upsurge in adult conversions to the Catholic faith, even amidst a long-term decline in religious affiliation. Heartening as it is, this glimmer of hope raises a question for those [...]
Features
Polygamy remains a point of contention with the Church in many African nations
(CWR | Yaounde) Pope Leo XIV’s recent visit to Africa has reignited debate over the Church’s pastoral approach to polygamy. During an April 16, 2026, address at St. Joseph’s Metropolitan Cathedral in Bamenda, Fon Fru [...]
Analysis
Judge bans statues of St. Florian, Michael the Archangel from public safety building
There is controversy in Massachusetts, led by the American Civil Liberties Union, with Americans United for Separation of Church and State and the Freedom From Religion Foundation. These organizations sued the City of Quincy and [...]
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meiron:
gallchobhair's commending Dr. Smith "on what must have been a singularly painful task" is spot on. Skimming the dead meat…
Francy:
Why do we ignore the experience of American Christian churches which have embraced the LGBT agenda? How many among them…
MrsHess:
I found the fact that no testimonies from lesbian couples are given, together with no testimonies from heterosexual couples, to…
