Within the world press, there appears to be much confusion over “rare earth minerals.” Most casual observers know little of these minerals except that they are essential components of electronic chips and that Communist China dominates the market for them. In a review of Seven Things You Can’t Say About China by … Read more
It is still too early to know what program the new pope will implement. One thing seems clear: the present situation of the Church calls for a return to clarity and order. Let us hope that this needed reform will not be only on the level of external appearances since, as Victor … Read more
Solving the vocation crisis inside the Catholic Church should be based on what is currently working, not on abstract progressive ideas unlinked to reality. Once success is defined, vocation directors should target those most likely to be priests. A recent report to the U.S. Council of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) defines who is … Read more
A Contrast of Two Laws “Let the priest absolutely beware that he does not by word or sign or by any manner whatever in any way betray the sinner…. For in the tribunal whoever shall dare to reveal a sin disclosed to him of penance we decree that he shall be not only deposed from the priestly office but that … Read more
The New York Times, that normalizer of all things revolutionary, offers yet another example of the world’s slide into evil and uncertainty. This time, the topic is “The Age of Techno-Spiritualism.” The article begins with a poignant example. “An older Korean man named Mr. Lee, dressed in a blazer and slacks, clutches … Read more
Marquette University, a Jesuit college in Milwaukee, has caused great scandal by dedicating April 2025 to LGBT pride. Concerned Catholics decided to protest against the events listed in a university-issued promotional flyer titled “Pride Month 2025 Event Lineup.” Among the planned activities were Drag Bingo, Queer Lasting, Pride Prom and Lavender Celebration … Read more
Back in the sixties and seventies, the international Catholic peace movement Pax Christi always found a way to be in the news. Its activists protested nuclear weapons, joined civil rights demonstrations or denounced the Vietnam War. However, this Catholic peace group rarely appears in the news these days. The movement is suffering … Read more
On June 29-30, 2024, debauchery reigned on the streets of San Francisco. That weekend, it was not merely tolerated but rather sponsored by the city. This was the City by the Bay’s great social celebration—the Pride Festival. The event goes back to 1970 when a few paraders marched down Polk Street to … Read more
As the Ukraine war rages, several myths circulate that do more damage on the battlefield than drones and weapons. These misconceptions aim to discourage Ukraine and diminish Western support. One such myth is that American public opinion is opposed to the war. Some media have managed to create the impression that Americans … Read more
On March 28, hundreds gathered on the grounds of the Kansas Capitol Building to protest a Satanic Black Mass. The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family, and Property (TFP) organized the rally of reparation and protest. After the rally, the news spread quickly that someone had intervened to prevent the … Read more