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Notre Dame returns ‘Catholic Mission’ to its core values after ‘confusion’

Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Nov 21, 2025 / 18:30 pm The University of Notre Dame has reinstated “Catholic Mission” among its staff values after it opted to [...]
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Newman and Ecumenism

In the weeks before and after St John Henry Newman was proclaimed a Doctor of the Church, there was much talk of Newman’s presumed ecumenism. [...]
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“America First,” “America Only”, and the political order

Matt Walsh and other commentators have become articulate conduits of a new sociopolitical frustration. The slogan “America First” always had a long and tangled history, [...]
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Nigeria ‘no longer safe for children,’ Catholic bishop says after abduction of 25 girls

Bishop Bulus Yohana Dauwa of Nigeria’s Diocese of Kontagora. In an interview with ACI Africa on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, Dauwa described the recent kidnapping of 25 schoolgirls is a tragic reminder that the country is no longer “safe for its chil… […]
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Why Catholic doctrine on sexual morality cannot change

Can the Catholic Church change her mind and teachings about sexual morality? Is it finally time to listen to progressives and abolish the ascetic elements [...]

Newman and Ecumenism

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Edward Short November 21, 2025 1

In the weeks before and after St John Henry Newman was proclaimed a Doctor of the Church, there was much talk of Newman’s presumed ecumenism. “The proclamation is of ecumenical significance,” Archbishop Bernard Longley said, [...]

Some reflections and questions about Notre Dame’s “refreshed” staff values

Chapp's Schtick

Larry Chapp November 20, 2025 31

I’ll begin these reflections with an upfront affirmation of my love for the University of Notre Dame. My wife was an undergraduate there (class of 1988), our nephew (and my godson) recently graduated from Notre [...]

Analysis

On the USCCB’s revised “Ethical and Religious Directives” for Catholic hospitals

John M. Grondelski, Ph.D. November 19, 2025 18

The Plenary Assembly of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) meeting in Baltimore, November 10-13, is probably most widely known for its “Special Message” on immigration. But another important document came out of [...]

Features

What the bishops got wrong on immigration

Father Jerry J. Pokorsky November 18, 2025 45

The Apostles’ Creed teaches that the Church, as the Body of Christ, is one, holy, catholic, and apostolic. The Church herself—understood as the Mystical Body and safeguarded by the Holy Spirit—cannot be the object of [...]

Features

What the bishops got right on immigration

Kenneth Craycraft November 18, 2025 20

Through recent comments from Pope Leo XIV and a statement by the United States Bishops at the end of the annual meeting of the USCCB, immigration is again in the headlines of both secular and [...]

Essay

Newman on the Sacred Liturgy, Part Two

Peter M.J. Stravinskas November 17, 2025 2

Editor’s note: Part One of this essay was posted on November 10, 2025. The Place of Externals in Worship With the three pillars of reverential fear, stability and continuity, and orthodox teaching in place, [...]

Columns

On the surprising sanity of Bill Gates on climate change…

Matthew J. Ramage, Ph.D. November 16, 2025 56

I didn’t see this coming. I could hardly believe the news article that came across my desk the other day: none other than Bill Gates was urging climate advocates to rethink their priorities and rhetoric [...]

Analysis

Casual Sex, No Casual Dating, No Courtship

Dr. Randall B. Smith November 15, 2025 36

My students report an alarming fact. They live in an environment, they say, in which there is casual sex, but no casual dating. Why would that be? One reason there might be so little casual [...]

Some reflections and questions about Notre Dame’s “refreshed” staff values

Larry Chapp November 20, 2025 31

I’ll begin these reflections with an upfront affirmation of my love for the University of Notre Dame. My wife was an undergraduate there (class of 1988), our nephew (and my godson) recently graduated from Notre [...]
On the surprising sanity of Bill Gates on climate change…

Matthew J. Ramage, Ph.D. November 16, 2025 56
Catholicism and the American Founding: A further response to “The Great American Story”

Dr. Christopher Shannon November 13, 2025 11

The DDF Marian document relies on poor argumentation, reveals double standard

Carl E. Olson November 4, 2025 138

The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith released today a “Doctrinal Note on Some Marian Titles regarding Mary’s Cooperation in the Work of Salvation” (Mater Populi Fidelis), and it has raised a few eyebrows along with [...]
The Future of Synodality

Carl E. Olson September 7, 2025 53
Liberal Catholic slanders and the election of 2024

Carl E. Olson November 20, 2024 130

Notre Dame returns ‘Catholic Mission’ to its core values after ‘confusion’

Newman and Ecumenism

“America First,” “America Only”, and the political order

Nigeria ‘no longer safe for children,’ Catholic bishop says after abduction of 25 girls

Why Catholic doctrine on sexual morality cannot change

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Newman and Ecumenism

Some reflections and questions about Notre Dame’s “refreshed” staff values

On the USCCB’s revised “Ethical and Religious Directives” for Catholic hospitals

What the bishops got wrong on immigration

What the bishops got right on immigration

Newman on the Sacred Liturgy, Part Two

On the surprising sanity of Bill Gates on climate change…

Casual Sex, No Casual Dating, No Courtship

Columns

Some reflections and questions about Notre Dame’s “refreshed” staff values

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The DDF Marian document relies on poor argumentation, reveals double standard

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Why is a religious sister writing vampire novels? An interview with Sr. Allison Regina Gliot, FSP

The challenge of Saint Carlo: To love Jesus and know Him in the Eucharist

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Newman on the Sacred Liturgy, Part Two

Casual Sex, No Casual Dating, No Courtship

Catholic leader: Religious sects, terrorist groups are “two wolves “preying on African youths

Nigerian church leaders welcome conclusions confirming Christian genocide

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