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
  • [ January 11, 2026 ] Gänswein says he prays to Benedict XVI, confirms hope for beatification cause News Briefs
  • [ January 11, 2026 ] Pope Leo XIV baptizes 20 infants in Sistine Chapel, tells parents faith is ‘more than necessary’ News Briefs
  • [ January 11, 2026 ] Pope Leo XIV condemns violence in Iran, Syria, and Ukraine News Briefs
  • [ January 11, 2026 ] ‘I am not ordaining you for an ideal country,’ South Sudanese bishop tells new priests News Briefs
  • [ January 11, 2026 ] ‘Adopt a Bishop’ initiative invites faithful to pray for Church leaders News Briefs

American exceptionalism

Ecclesia et Civitas

Does American exceptionalism still have something to offer the world?

July 3, 2017 James Kalb 3

People say the United States is different from other countries, but how, and what does it mean? A basic distinction is that it is a comparatively new country governed by the oldest secular revolutionary government […]

The Dispatch: More from CWR

  • Sex, Morality, and Truth Embodied

    Monica Migliorino Miller January 11, 2026 0
  • Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery is dull except for one sharp priest

    Nick Olszyk January 10, 2026 6
  • The late great George Pell and his enemies, part 2

    Dawn Beutner January 10, 2026 19
  • Was it fitting and necessary for Jesus to be baptized?

    Carl E. Olson January 10, 2026 11

Follow CWR on Facebook

  • Sex, Morality, and Truth Embodied
  • Gänswein says he prays to Benedict XVI, confirms hope for beatification cause
  • Pope Leo XIV baptizes 20 infants in Sistine Chapel, tells parents faith is ‘more than necessary’
  • Pope Leo XIV condemns violence in Iran, Syria, and Ukraine
  • ‘I am not ordaining you for an ideal country,’ South Sudanese bishop tells new priests
  • ‘Adopt a Bishop’ initiative invites faithful to pray for Church leaders
  • Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery is dull except for one sharp priest
abortion Americas Asia - Pacific Catholic Church Catholic News COVID-19 Eucharist Europe Jesus Christ Middle East - Africa Pope Francis pro-life prolife prolife2023 prolife2024 religious freedom Ukraine Ukraine War US Vatican Vatican news
  • Carl E. Olson: Fr. Peter: I suggest that you read this and then ponder it a bit. Your emotions have clouded your judgement.…
  • Meredith: A few corrections: it is RIAN Johnson, and he was raised Evangelical, not Catholic.
  • DeaconEdwardPeitler: Br. Jaques: you should know the difference between vengeance and justice. But perhaps you don't.

Join Our Free Newsletter

Daily
Weekly


 
Search CWR
Follow Us
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Email (Weekly Newsletter)
  • RSS
Recent Comments
  • Carl E. Olson on Extra, extra! News and views for Wednesday, January 7, 2026
  • Meredith on <i>Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery</i> is dull except for one sharp priest
  • DeaconEdwardPeitler on The late great George Pell and his enemies, part 2
  • meiron on Extra, extra! News and views for Wednesday, January 7, 2026
  • Cleo on Pro-life leader says movement ‘not safe’ in Republican party: ‘We can’t hold back’
Also on CWR
No Picture
General

Mike Piazza inducted into MLB Hall of Fame—and quotes Pope Benedict

Catherine Harmon July 25, 2016 0

Twelve-time MLB All-Star Mike Piazza was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame yesterday, and in his speech at the induction ceremony, he thanked his mother for raising him Catholic and quoted Pope Benedict XVI’s […]

  • 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