Features
Memory, identity, and patriotism
As a beneficiary of IPN’s archives, a longtime friend of Poland, and a grateful recipient of that country’s highest award for contributions to Polish culture, […]
Features
Analysis
“Humanae Vitae” and the Catholic Church in England: Signs of hope
Fifty years after Humanae Vitae’s promulgation, promoting its teaching still brings immense challenges. But the news isn’t all bad. […]
Features
The Saints of Holy Week
During Holy Week, we tend to forget the saints that may be on the calendar. Here a some you know well, along with a few […]
Film & Music
“Paul, Apostle of Christ” depicts the extraordinary faith of ordinary people
Without being didactic or heavy-handed, the movie ably depicts the centrality of the Resurrection in the thought and life of St. Paul. […]
Books
Douthat’s lament: Francis “must have known that it did not have to be this way”
To Change the Church: Pope Francis and the Future of Catholicism seeks to make sense of a pontificate that began with great promise but has […]
Analysis
The Viganò scandal raises serious questions about reform in the Roman Curia
Is the Pope distancing himself from his reform project, now that the man he chose to head it has resigned? […]
Analysis
Genetic modification of embryos: The truth behind the research
The research community, through embryo-destructive research, is intent on developing a new “therapy” that promises little to no health benefit for those suffering from disease. […]
Features
Getting ready for Synod-2018
Synod-2018, which will discuss youth ministry and vocational discernment, could benefit from inviting some American leaders in youth ministry and vocational discernment. […]
Features
Al Kresta on the past, present, and future of Catholic radio
“We are basically champions of Catholic teaching,” says the radio host and head of Ave Maria Radio. “We’re an echo chamber for the Magisterium. You’re […]
Opinion
An Open Appeal to the Catholic Bishops of the World
Only fraternal episcopal interventions can now hope to avert what is sure otherwise to be a spiritual catastrophe for the Catholic Church. […]