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
  • [ August 19, 2025 ] Pope Leo XIV visits favorite Marian shrine of John Paul II outside Rome News Briefs
  • [ August 19, 2025 ] Pope Leo XIV to Amazon bishops: Nature is not to be worshipped but exists to praise God News Briefs
  • [ August 19, 2025 ] English priest presents Our Lady of Persecuted Christians icon to Iraqi bishop News Briefs
  • [ August 19, 2025 ] Court says California school district must allow Christian club access to facilities News Briefs
  • [ August 19, 2025 ] 14 things we learn about Pope Leo XIV from his brother’s latest interview News Briefs

Canon 915

Features

Bishop Paprocki discusses background, decision regarding Sen. Durbin

March 1, 2018 Jim Graves 26

“Senator Durbin was once pro-life,” says the Bishop of Springfield, Illinois. “He changed somewhere along the line.  I hope he comes back to his roots.  […]

The Dispatch

An important week for Eucharistic discipline–or lack thereof

February 23, 2018 Edward N. Peters 13

On Bishop Paprocki, the German bishops, and Holy Communion […]

The Dispatch

The Bloody 14 and the question of excommunication

January 31, 2018 Edward N. Peters 21

The repeated, though for now misguided, calls for excommunication in these cases, and the repeated, but worth-considering, calls for withholding holy Communion in these cases […]

The Dispatch

Sometimes one side is simply right and the other side is simply wrong

January 26, 2018 Edward N. Peters 13

The Archdiocese of Braga, in Portugal, has reported endorsed Communion for remarried after a period of discernment of about six months. If so, the Archdiocese is wrong—patently […]

The Dispatch

Canon 17 does not let us undercut Canon 915 and what it protects: A response to Stephen Walford

January 5, 2018 Edward N. Peters 11

It is difficult to discuss law, of all things, with people who not know what it actually says. […]

The Dispatch

Comments on Prof. Robert De Mattei’s response about AL, canon law, and heresy

December 20, 2017 Edward N. Peters 13

I am immensely glad that canon law is here, but the fact that we are lately having to rely on law almost exclusively to defend crucial Church teachings is a sign […]

The Dispatch

Pope Francis’ letter to the Argentine bishops is in the Acta Apostolicae Sedis. Now what?

December 4, 2017 Edward N. Peters 16

Canon 915 and the fundamental sacramental and moral values behind it might be forgotten, ignored, or ridiculed, but unless and until that law is revoked […]

The Dispatch

Disregarding the divinely-rooted Canon 915 portends serious consequences

October 9, 2017 Edward N. Peters 24

In short, personal conscience is being urged as a substitute for public conduct as a key criterion controlling certain questions of ecclesiastical governance. […]

The Dispatch

Sever ‘canon law’ from ‘pastoral practice’ and lots of things make sense

April 14, 2017 Edward N. Peters 2

I am tempted to address at length Austen Ivereigh’s commentary on Fr. Raymond de Souza’s observations on Cdl. Wuerl’s statement on Francis’ document Amoris laetitia, but at a certain point the law of diminishing returns sets in leaving such an exercise tedious. So let […]

The Dispatch: More from CWR

  • Our age of martyrdom

    George Weigel August 20, 2025 0
  • Extra, extra! News and views for Wednesday, August 20, 2025

    CWR Staff August 20, 2025 0
  • Healing through Curiosity and Compassion

    CWR Contributors August 18, 2025 0
  • French archbishop rescinds appointment of priest convicted of rape, asks for forgiveness

    Catholic News Agency August 18, 2025 16

Follow CWR on Facebook

  • Our age of martyrdom
  • Extra, extra! News and views for Wednesday, August 20, 2025
  • Pope Leo XIV visits favorite Marian shrine of John Paul II outside Rome
  • Pope Leo XIV to Amazon bishops: Nature is not to be worshipped but exists to praise God
  • English priest presents Our Lady of Persecuted Christians icon to Iraqi bishop
  • Court says California school district must allow Christian club access to facilities
  • 14 things we learn about Pope Leo XIV from his brother’s latest interview
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
  • Grand Rapids Mike: DR: At this point in time it appears you are correct, except for point 4. Point 4 applies to mainstream…
  • Chris Albrecht: And God's "chosen people" is not carnal, apostate Israel, but those who worship God in spirit and truth--i.e. Christians. In…
  • DeaconEdwardPeitler: Agree wholeheartedly, Father Morello. The cancer within the Church must be excised. We all know what that cancer is; only…

Join Our Free Newsletter

Daily
Weekly


 
Search CWR
Follow Us
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Email (Weekly Newsletter)
  • RSS
Recent Comments
  • Grand Rapids Mike on Western Civilization under Attack: Part One
  • Chris Albrecht on Opinion: A Pastor’s Cowardice
  • DeaconEdwardPeitler on French archbishop rescinds appointment of priest convicted of rape, asks for forgiveness
  • John on Swedish cardinal clarifies Society of St. Pius X status after unauthorized visit
  • mrscracker on Beneficial bloodsucking: Making you sick in the name of “public health”
Also on CWR
No Picture
General

Salon.com author: “So what if abortion ends life?”

Carl E. Olson January 25, 2013 0

Because, folks, it’s all about the mother. Everything. Always. Oh, and one’s feelings. So insists Mary Elizabeth Williams: Here’s the complicated reality in which we live: All life is not equal. That’s a difficult thing […]

  • 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