Books
A Christian Future or a Pagan One?
“Amen, I say to you, what you did not do for one of these least ones, you did not do for me.” — Matthew 25:45 R.R. Reno is, of course, the estimable successor to […]
Features
Special Report
The view from Latin America—in Krakow
It could be said that, currently, Latin America is, demographically and culturally, the heartlands of the Catholic Church. Not only do two in five of the world’s Catholics live there, but Latin America has the […]
Interview
Catholic street evangelization and getting “back to basics”
Steve Dawson is a man set apart from many of his fellow Catholics. In fact, he has been told by several of his fellow Catholics that his methods of evangelization are decidedly non-Catholic. But he feels […]
Opinion
Reversing the flight from the family
America is experiencing an unprecedented “flight from the family,” with a growing number of women neither marrying nor having children. Simultaneously over the past fifty years, the welfare state has experienced a gigantic expansion, and […]
Film & Music
“Ghostbusters”: Much Ado about Nothing
MPAA Rating: PG-13 USCCB Rating: A-III Reel Rating: (3 out of 5 reels) It has been a bit perplexing to watch and endure the gargantuan amount of hype surrounding the second go-around for Ghostbusters, most of it negative, […]
Analysis
In Poland, Francis shows profound respect for the nation’s Christian history
Despite Pope Francis’ initial plans, his visit to Poland for World Youth Day has been complemented by a pastoral visit to the country, including a meeting with the Polish government and president and a Mass […]
Essay
The willful, deadly logic behind the slaughter of Fr. Jacques Hamel
Another Islamic massacre, this time of an octogenarian priest, Father Jacques Hamel, saying Mass in a church in Saint Etienne de Rouvray in the northwest of France. ISIS has claimed responsibility, with promises of more […]
Special Report
Australian pilgrims in Krakow credit 2008 WYD, St. John Paul II for revival and inspiration
Nowhere is the miraculous ability of World Youth Day to highlight and encourage Catholic revival in seemingly hopelessly post-Christian societies more evident than in the Australian pilgrims who have come to Krakow. Long a local […]
Books
DOCAT, a catechism for youth of Catholic social doctrine, introduced at World Youth Day
DOCAT, the follow-up and companion volume to the popular YOUCAT (Youth Catechism), was officially released yesterday at World Youth Day 2016 in Kraków, Poland. DOCAT (pronounced “do-cat”) is a popular adaptation of the social doctrine […]
News
During WYD, Krakow’s Jewish community pays tribute to John Paul II
As Krakow hosts this year’s World Youth Day, many local institutions, from museums to cinemas and more, are hosting events related to the Catholic Church, Pope Francis, and Pope John Paul II. Among the most […]