Catholic World Report
Catholic World Report

Follow Us

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Email (Weekly Newsletter)
  • RSS
  • Home
  • Columns
    • Chapp’s Schtick
    • Ecclesia et Civitas
    • God’s First
    • God’s Two Books
    • The Past Present
  • Features
    • Analysis
    • Books
    • Editorial
    • Essay
    • Film & Music
    • History
    • Interview
    • News
    • Opinion
    • Special Report
  • The Dispatch
  • Topics
    • Pope Francis
    • Politics
    • Culture
    • Books
    • Canon Law
    • All Topics
  • About CWR
  • Advertise
  • Donate
News Briefs
  • [ November 11, 2026 ] A 45-foot statue of Pope Leo XIV is unveiled in Peru in time for his arrival News Briefs
  • [ November 11, 2026 ] UK bishops warn against Parliament bill that would criminalize counseling on gender identity News Briefs
  • [ November 11, 2026 ] From the virtual to the sacramental: Hackathon in Rome reimagines parish life in age of AI News Briefs
  • [ November 11, 2026 ] Vatican official to visit Holy Land to bring closeness of Pope Leo XIV News Briefs
  • [ November 11, 2026 ] Pope Leo XIV appoints Cistercian monk as new archbishop of Barcelona News Briefs

Articles by Philip Primeau

About Philip Primeau
Philip Primeau's writings have appeared in Crisis, Aleteia, Homiletic & Pastoral Review, Catholic Exchange, and elsewhere. He publishes regularly at gladsomelight.substack.com.
The Dispatch

Opinion: A Cautious Case for the Iran War

March 27, 2026 Philip Primeau 48

Editor’s note: The opinions presented here are the author’s alone and should not be taken to reflect the views of the Catholic World Report staff or of Ignatius Press staff. The present war with Iran […]

The Dispatch

The sword of Peter, the ear of Malchus, and wise zeal

March 29, 2024 Philip Primeau 8

The proclamation of the gospel is fraught with spiritual peril, especially when an interlocutor is immature or misinformed, and we ourselves are hardly replete with prudence. We are obliged to boldly account for our hope […]

Features

Protestant theologian, Catholic layman, and priest respond to Fiducia Supplicans

December 21, 2023 Robert A. J. Gagnon, Philip Primeau, Father Jerry J. Pokorsky, CWR Staff 64

The Declaration Fiducia Supplicans (FS), released Monday morning has, to put it mildly, roiled the waters and unleashed a torrent of reaction—not just within the Church, but in secular media and among many non-Catholic groups. […]

The Dispatch

Trump and the triumph of the dramatic style

August 14, 2018 Philip Primeau 8

Increasingly, politics becomes performative bloodsport, along the lines of professional wrestling, with citizens playing the role of titillated fans howling from the bleachers. […]

Features

Immigration, moral authority, and the “order of love”

June 19, 2018 Philip Primeau 18

The question of immigration is complicated enough under the best circumstances. But the problem of mass migration, much of it illegal, in a globalized world […]

Analysis

Jacob Rees-Mogg wins praise, but unwittingly privileges tolerance over truth

May 27, 2018 Philip Primeau 11

Ultimately, tolerance must be balanced with discrimination, as it is impossible that society should equally accept all conducts, creeds, and metaphysical claims. […]

The Dispatch: More from CWR

  • Tensions rise in Jordan after deadly October attack on Orthodox Christians

    R. Cavanaugh November 11, 2026 0
  • “Contextuality” (with apologies to Irving Berlin)

    George Weigel November 11, 2026 16
  • Extra, Extra! News and views for Wednesday, November 11, 2026

    CWR Staff November 11, 2026 12
  • Some thoughts on the “queer Confiteor” promoted by Fr. Martin’s “Outreach”

    Carl E. Olson November 10, 2026 14

Follow CWR on Facebook

  • A 45-foot statue of Pope Leo XIV is unveiled in Peru in time for his arrival
  • UK bishops warn against Parliament bill that would criminalize counseling on gender identity
  • From the virtual to the sacramental: Hackathon in Rome reimagines parish life in age of AI
  • Tensions rise in Jordan after deadly October attack on Orthodox Christians
  • Vatican official to visit Holy Land to bring closeness of Pope Leo XIV
  • Pope Leo XIV appoints Cistercian monk as new archbishop of Barcelona
  • Why Andorra has a bishop for a prince, and what is at stake in its abortion bill
abortion Americas Asia - Pacific Catholic Church Catholic News COVID-19 Europe Jesus Christ Middle East - Africa Pope Francis pro-life prolife prolife2023 prolife2024 religious freedom Ukraine Ukraine War US Vatican Vatican news World
  • Susanne Lee: LOL. Musk has three citizenships in order to maximize profit opportunities. It's cute that you are such a fanboy ;)
  • The Pitchfork Rebel: "There are certainly intrinsically evil acts, but circumstances can change the nature of an action (the moral object)" Horse Pucky.…
  • Dr.Cajetan Coelho: Congratulations. Wishing Bishop Octavi Vilà Mayo and his flock divine blessings.

Join Our Free Newsletter

Daily
Weekly


 
Search CWR
Follow Us
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Email (Weekly Newsletter)
  • RSS
Recent Comments
  • Susanne Lee on Extra, Extra! News and views for Wednesday, November 11, 2026
  • The Pitchfork Rebel on “Contextuality” (with apologies to Irving Berlin)
  • Dr.Cajetan Coelho on Pope Leo XIV appoints Cistercian monk as new archbishop of Barcelona
  • The Pitchfork Rebel on Extra, Extra! News and views for Wednesday, November 11, 2026
  • Dr.Cajetan Coelho on Vatican official to visit Holy Land to bring closeness of Pope Leo XIV
Also on CWR
No Picture
General

Two notable, upcoming events in the Los Angeles area

Carl E. Olson October 15, 2012 0

First, in early November: The Magnificat Foundation, in association with the Diocese of Orange, is pleased to announce “The Magnificat Day of Faith” on November 3, 2012, at the Crystal Cathedral, the future Christ Cathedral, […]

  • Home
  • About / Contact
  • Free Newsletter
  • Advertising
  • Sitemap
  • Privacy Policy

© Catholic World Report

Our Spring Sale Has Started

You can see how this popup was set up in our step-by-step guide: https://wppopupmaker.com/guides/auto-opening-announcement-popups/

A FAITHFULLY CATHOLIC PERSPECTIVE

Sign up to receive a weekly email with news, analysis, and commentary from a voice you can trust!

* indicates required


Daily
Weekly