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
  • [ April 9, 2026 ] Christians must be messengers of peace this Easter, Comboni missionary says News Briefs
  • [ April 9, 2026 ] Sisters of Nazareth join the Augustinian family: ‘We are of one soul’ News Briefs
  • [ April 8, 2026 ] Military Archbishop Broglio relieved by U.S.-Iran ceasefire, but concerns loom News Briefs
  • [ April 8, 2026 ] Trump administration to issue guidance to religious nonprofits on Johnson Amendment News Briefs
  • [ April 8, 2026 ] U.S. dioceses report elevated numbers of Easter baptisms and confirmations News Briefs

idols

Essay

Reflections from Africa on destroying idols and saving souls

April 18, 2023 Fr. William Ryan 25

When my brother Fr. Peter Ryan, S.J. visited me not long ago at the mission parish here in Togo, West Africa, where I’ve served for the past seventeen years as a priest on loan from […]

The Dispatch: More from CWR

  • Why Pakistan’s bishops doubt government will act on minor’s forced marriage

    Kamran Chaudhry April 8, 2026 1
  • What the Wall Street Journal didn’t print

    George Weigel April 8, 2026 16
  • Extra, extra! News and views for Wednesday, April 8, 2026

    CWR Staff April 8, 2026 5
  • Napa Institute’s 16th annual summer conference to focus on “A More Perfect Union”

    Jim Graves April 7, 2026 3

Follow CWR on Facebook

  • Christians must be messengers of peace this Easter, Comboni missionary says
  • Sisters of Nazareth join the Augustinian family: ‘We are of one soul’
  • Military Archbishop Broglio relieved by U.S.-Iran ceasefire, but concerns loom
  • In gratitude for the Ordinariate
  • Trump administration to issue guidance to religious nonprofits on Johnson Amendment
  • U.S. dioceses report elevated numbers of Easter baptisms and confirmations
  • Bishop expresses solidarity with victims as rebels kill 43 in Democratic Republic of Congo
abortion Americas Asia - Pacific Catholic Church Catholic News COVID-19 Europe Jesus Christ Middle East - Africa Pope Francis pro-life prolife prolife2023 prolife2024 religious freedom Ukraine Ukraine War US Vatican Vatican news World
  • crnugent: I apologize for disagreeing with you when you imply it’s not possible, however the very use of the term “secret”…
  • crnugent: Any Traditionalist who would consider you “a dangerous Modernist” would most likely have issues with Vatican II and every pontificate…
  • morganD: I saw the pope as giving a clear message. WSJ is "fake news". "Donald Trump has sucked the air out…

Join Our Free Newsletter

Daily
Weekly


 
Search CWR
Follow Us
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Email (Weekly Newsletter)
  • RSS
Recent Comments
  • crnugent on What the <i>Wall Street Journal</i> didn’t print
  • crnugent on What the <i>Wall Street Journal</i> didn’t print
  • morganD on What the <i>Wall Street Journal</i> didn’t print
  • William on How much emphasis on politics? And to what end?
  • mrscracker on Extra, extra! News and views for Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Also on CWR
General

The sister who stood up to Billy the Kid

Catherine Harmon June 26, 2014 0

Yesterday the Archdiocese of Santa Fe announced that the Vatican has agreed to open a cause for the sainthood of a religious sister renowned for her work among the poor and the sick during an […]

  • 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