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
  • [ May 23, 2025 ] Pope Leo XIV biography launches in Rome; book available now from EWTN News Briefs
  • [ May 23, 2025 ] Renowned philosopher and Catholic convert Alasdair MacIntyre dies at 96 News Briefs
  • [ May 23, 2025 ] New York court shields Christian photographer from ‘equal access’ sexual orientation law News Briefs
  • [ May 23, 2025 ] Poll takes pulse of religion, spirituality in Ireland News Briefs
  • [ May 23, 2025 ] Fertility clinic bomber linked to anti-natalist ideology News Briefs

The Rise of Skywalker

Film & Music

The Rise of Skywalker: Reduced expectations and damage control

December 22, 2019 Thomas P. Harmon 17

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is not a good movie. Its frenetic pace rushes us through a convoluted plot, any particular moment of which has its own problems. The plausibility of the plot and […]

Film & Music

Star Wars: The Rise of Nostalgia

December 17, 2019 Sean Fitzpatrick 9

For those who grew up a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, the final episode in the Star Wars saga, The Rise of Skywalker, promises an emotional conclusion to what was a […]

The Dispatch: More from CWR

  • Catholic. And Charismatic.

    Carl E. Olson May 24, 2025 9
  • Pornography’s deadly grip on marriages today

    Sarah Cain May 23, 2025 0
  • Cardinal Goh says he expects clarity in teaching from Pope Leo XIV

    Catholic News Agency May 23, 2025 4
  • In Newman’s Home

    David G. Bonagura, Jr. May 22, 2025 3

Follow CWR on Facebook

  • Catholic. And Charismatic.
  • At a Secular University: Does God Talk to People?
  • New Vision book tells the inspiring story of Fr. Michael McGivney
  • Pornography’s deadly grip on marriages today
  • Pope Leo XIV biography launches in Rome; book available now from EWTN
  • Renowned philosopher and Catholic convert Alasdair MacIntyre dies at 96
  • New York court shields Christian photographer from ‘equal access’ sexual orientation law
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
  • Patrick A. Schmiedeler: Years ago, in 1995, we attended a Mass in London. It was in English but very bland. Like a grade…
  • Edward J Baker: No, I'm referring to a few very long established "conservative" and "traditional" Catholic voices, including those who I believe are…
  • Elias Galy: But but but but George! Anybody can be like that on bad day! It isn’t necessarily the result of having…

Join Our Free Newsletter

Daily
Weekly


 
Search CWR
Follow Us
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Email (Weekly Newsletter)
  • RSS
Recent Comments
  • Patrick A. Schmiedeler on Cardinal Goh says he expects clarity in teaching from Pope Leo XIV
  • Edward J Baker on Catholic Fundamentalism and the Search for Truth
  • Elias Galy on Catholic Fundamentalism and the Search for Truth
  • Terrence Boudreau on Napa Institute’s Summer Conference based around “Doers of the Word” theme
  • Peter D. Beaulieu on Cardinal Goh says he expects clarity in teaching from Pope Leo XIV
Also on CWR
General

Pope Francis: New saints imitated Christ, “served their brothers and sisters with outstanding humility and charity”

CWR Staff October 18, 2015 0

Today Pope Francis celebrated the Mass of Canonization for four new saints, including the married couple Louis and Zélie Martin, parents of St. Thérèse of Lisieux. Below, via Vatican Radio, is a translation of the […]

  • 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