Essay
Hopes for a new pontificate
Within a few hours of the election of Pope Leo XIV and his masterful presentation of himself to the Church and the world from the [...]
Hopes for a new pontificate
Essay
Within a few hours of the election of Pope Leo XIV and his masterful presentation of himself to the Church and the world from the central loggia of the Vatican basilica, I received an email [...]
Christendom College’s Institute for Liturgical Formation begins first classes this summer
Features
The Graduate School of Theology at Christendom College recently announced the launch of the Institute for Liturgical Formation, which will begin offering summer courses on the liturgy this summer. Co-founded by Christopher Carstens and Dr. [...]
Columns
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, children, gainful employment, or official position. Instead of giving us [...]
Essay
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 Universal has used this Sunday to “pray the Lord of [...]
Essay
Honoring the radical choice of full-time motherhood
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
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
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
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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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 [...] -
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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 [...] -
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brineyman:
I agree with Mr. Weigel, and I feel that we have reason to hope. There appears to be at least…
God’s Fool:
Thank you George. What a blessing to have a Pope again, a pastor of pastors, a Vicar of Christ. Hopefully,…
mrscracker:
We've had dear Mennonite friends and I can't think if a better example of a flourishing Christian community. I'd describe…
