Paleoconservatives and Trump
As the media and political establishment continues to reel from the unexpected outcome of this past Tuesday, it may be worth noting that for at least one generally overlooked group of political commentators the Trump […]
Year: 2016
Interview
Get married and be submissive? One woman’s recipe for marital happiness
Costanza Miriano is an Italian Catholic wife, mother of four children, and journalist for Rai (Italian public television) who writes on education and relationships and has worked with the Pontifical Council for the Laity. She […]
Opinion
Faith, “Semper Fidelis”, and Fly Over States
In some faith-filled, obscure, and contented corner of the world called Knoxville, Iowa, a remarkable thing happened. And this is vital to our understanding and appreciation of Veterans Day and last Tuesday’s presidential election. But, […]
General
Exit poll: Trump wins majority of Catholic vote
The New York Times exit poll from yesterday’s presidential election shows Republican candidate Donald Trump winning among Catholic voters 52-45 over Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton. This is a marked change from the 2012 presidential […]
Editorial
Trump’s “Shocking” Victory and Catholicism’s “Lonely Labor”
Nearly everyone, it appears, is “shocked” and “stunned” by the election of Donald Trump. Frankly, I can understand people being a bit surprised, but those who are shocked probably need to revisit their understanding of […]
History
Catholicism embodied: “The Pivotal Players”
Looking for some uplift after this tawdry election cycle? Some inspiration for tackling what lies ahead? A good way to enrich Advent? Examples of sanctity to help you be the missionary disciple you were baptized […]
General
Middle East Christians living in Sweden: “We live this experience in gratitude”
Ahead of Pope Francis’ visit to Sweden in late October, Catholic World Report sat down with Syrian missionary priest Father Antoine Arab in Landskrona. It is widely known that Sweden has welcomed many immigrants from […]
Film & Music
“Doctor Strange,” Scientism, and the Gnostic Way Station
Scott Derickson’s new film, Doctor Strange, has received rave reviews for its special-effects, its compelling story-telling, and the quality of its actors, but I would like to focus on the spirituality implicit in it. Doctor Strange is far […]
Film & Music
“O Emmanuel”: Oh, Not Just Another Christmas Album
O Emmanuel is a magnificent new album that unfolds unlike any other Christmas disc you have heard before. To be precise, it is an Advent album. But that’s why it’s absolutely the perfect recording for […]
General
Dr. Strange: Solid entertainment, but whatever happened to wonder?
In a hospital in New York City, surgeon Christine Palmer (Rachel McAdams) is going about an ordinary day when suddenly, out of nowhere, her former lover and fellow surgeon, Dr. Stephen Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch), unceremoniously […]