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 28, 2026 ] Trump tries to pause abortion pill lawsuit over Louisiana attorney general’s objections News Briefs
  • [ January 28, 2026 ] Arkansas bishop draws comparisons in U.S. societal dynamics to Nazi Germany News Briefs
  • [ January 28, 2026 ] Amid unrest over immigration enforcement, USCCB president calls for ‘Holy Hour for peace’ News Briefs
  • [ January 28, 2026 ] Nuns leave Nicaragua after years of evangelization, deny expulsion News Briefs
  • [ January 28, 2026 ] OneLife LA marchers ‘speak up for life,’ focus on gamut of life issues News Briefs

Ann McElhinney

The Dispatch

The horrifying, necessary story of America’s most prolific, cold-blooded serial killer

July 27, 2017 Fiorella Nash 3

In 2009, Detective Jim Wood was working as part of a task force fighting Philadelphia’s illegal prescription drug trade. Known to friends as ‘Woody’, Jim Wood was a committed Catholic, a devoted husband and father, […]

The Dispatch: More from CWR

  • Four Lessons in Sanity from St. Thomas Aquinas for an Insane Age

    Matthew Becklo January 28, 2026 1
  • P.D. James and designer parkas for chihuahuas

    George Weigel January 28, 2026 4
  • Extra, extra! News and views for Wednesday, January 28, 2026

    CWR Staff January 28, 2026 4
  • German cardinal: ‘For me the Synodal Way is over’

    EWTN News January 27, 2026 7

Follow CWR on Facebook

  • Trump tries to pause abortion pill lawsuit over Louisiana attorney general’s objections
  • Arkansas bishop draws comparisons in U.S. societal dynamics to Nazi Germany
  • Amid unrest over immigration enforcement, USCCB president calls for ‘Holy Hour for peace’
  • Nuns leave Nicaragua after years of evangelization, deny expulsion
  • OneLife LA marchers ‘speak up for life,’ focus on gamut of life issues
  • 2 new miracles reported through intercession of St. Charbel in 2026
  • Bangladesh Catholics face security fears at major pilgrimage amid tense elections
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
  • Fr Peter Morello PhD: Provide your sources that explicitly claim that Alex Pretti was a trained terrorist, that he belonged to a terrorist organization.
  • Charles E Flynn: I tried once again to find the source of a quotation I posted here years ago. My search: Google search…
  • Fr Peter Morello PhD: Catholic Priest Who Worked With Alex Pretti Says He Was Known for ‘Kindness’ (NCRegister).

Join Our Free Newsletter

Daily
Weekly


 
Search CWR
Follow Us
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Email (Weekly Newsletter)
  • RSS
Recent Comments
  • Fr Peter Morello PhD on Opinion: Alex Pretti didn’t have to die
  • Charles E Flynn on P.D. James and designer parkas for chihuahuas
  • Fr Peter Morello PhD on Opinion: Alex Pretti didn’t have to die
  • Edward J Baker on What would Thomas Aquinas make of AI?
  • The Pitchfork Rebel on Opinion: Alex Pretti didn’t have to die
Also on CWR
General

Francis, women, and Candida Moss’ truth problem

Carl E. Olson December 9, 2014 0

No one should be surprised that the L.A. Times would run a piece critical of the Church’s supposedly unenlightened and backward teachings about women. It’s par for the progressive, secular course. But a recent op-ed, […]

  • 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