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
  • [ July 10, 2025 ] San Antonio Archdiocese to commemorate martyr who fought for religious freedom in Mexico News Briefs
  • [ July 10, 2025 ] Crippling priest shortage leads to restructuring of Grand Rapids Diocese News Briefs
  • [ July 9, 2025 ] Funeral of soccer star Diogo Jota: tributes, mourning and final farewell  News Briefs
  • [ July 9, 2025 ] Historic Mass celebrated by papal nuncio at Anglican cathedral in rare event News Briefs
  • [ July 9, 2025 ] Vatican approves Marian devotion in Slovakia but doesn’t recognize apparitions News Briefs

José M. Vidal

Analysis

Pope Francis’ “open and incomplete” leadership and the puzzling “reform” of the Curia

December 19, 2017 Christopher R. Altieri 22

Fr. Antonio Spadaro, SJ, the Editor-in-Chief of La Civiltà Cattolica, says the Holy Father’s leadership “is based on the success-error dynamic,” which inevitably “destabilizes whoever […]

The Dispatch: More from CWR

  • U.S. Catholic bishops: Church will not endorse political candidates despite IRS shift

    Catholic News Agency July 10, 2025 4
  • Why we need the Creed: An anniversary that matters

    Dr. R. Jared Staudt July 10, 2025 2
  • The Eucharist, the Papacy, and the Martyrs of Gorkum

    Donald Jacob Uitvlugt July 9, 2025 2
  • Extra, extra! News and views for Wednesday, July 9, 2025

    CWR Staff July 9, 2025 9

Follow CWR on Facebook

  • U.S. Catholic bishops: Church will not endorse political candidates despite IRS shift
  • San Antonio Archdiocese to commemorate martyr who fought for religious freedom in Mexico
  • Crippling priest shortage leads to restructuring of Grand Rapids Diocese
  • Why we need the Creed: An anniversary that matters
  • Funeral of soccer star Diogo Jota: tributes, mourning and final farewell 
  • Historic Mass celebrated by papal nuncio at Anglican cathedral in rare event
  • Vatican approves Marian devotion in Slovakia but doesn’t recognize apparitions
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: It took years into my priesthood to realize the miracle of love that was the God man Jesus of Nazareth.…
  • morganD: Thank you, Carl. Because I say the Lord's Prayer frequently, I had this vernacular "concern" as I grew older. Then…
  • DiogenesRedux: Dear, dear bishops at the USCCB: The People of God have superceded your failed leadership. They've taken matters of politics…

Join Our Free Newsletter

Daily
Weekly


 
Search CWR
Follow Us
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Email (Weekly Newsletter)
  • RSS
Recent Comments
  • Fr Peter Morello PhD on Why we need the Creed: An anniversary that matters
  • morganD on On the psychology of sin
  • DiogenesRedux on U.S. Catholic bishops: Church will not endorse political candidates despite IRS shift
  • DiogenesRedux on Crippling priest shortage leads to restructuring of Grand Rapids Diocese
  • Fr Peter Morello PhD on Leo XIV and the Liturgical Renewal of Creation
Also on CWR
General

Resting Place of a Humble Man…

Dr. Paul Kengor September 3, 2015 0

William P. Clark died two years ago this past August. When he passed, I wrote a tribute at The American Spectator, aptly titled “Bill Clark’s Divine Plan.” For those unfamiliar with Judge Clark, he was, […]

  • 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