Many people wonder why Pope Francis focuses so much on climate change. Indeed, two papal documents concentrate exclusively on the matter. The latest apostolic exhortation, Laudate Deum, bitterly complains about how the People of God have not heeded earlier warnings. The pope’s trip to Dubai’s COP28 eco-conference only highlights this dire gospel … Read more
Before Pope Pius IX’s encyclical Inter multiplices, liberal Catholics and Gallicans promoted disputes in hopes of eliminating Louis Veuillot and his newspaper, l’Univers. However, the encyclical dashed Veuillot’s enemies’ hopes of crushing him in the name of the Church. The Holy See’s clear and unequivocal approval of the newspaper’s guidelines appeared to … Read more
Julio Loredo de Izcue, TFP member and co-author of the book titled The Synodal Process Is A Pandora’s Box, assesses the post-Synod Synthesis Report in an interview with LifeSiteNews Rome correspondent Michael Haynes. (An online and downloadable copy of the book can be found in the links provided, and print copies can be ordered here) The TFP … Read more
Nestled among the splendorous red and gold leafed hills of the Arkansas Ozarks, and beneath a towering cliff where eagles soar, nearly 30 boys gathered from around America for a camp unlike any other. The boys weren’t coming to fish, play sports or enjoy the great outdoors. They came for something far … Read more
Liberal Catholics had been trying to organize since the late 1830s and the struggle against the state University system(described in parts 1-6 of this series). Bishop Felix Dupanloup of Orléans was the primary architect. In previous installments, we have described how stubbornly he applied himself to attaining this objective. By publishing … Read more
The Synod of Synodality’s first session closed in Rome on October 28 with the release of its “Synthesis Report.” Those who expected an incendiary document were dismayed by its failure to address thorny progressive claims such as women’s priesthood, same-sex “marriage,” LGBT rights and so on. The concluding document titled “A Synodal … Read more
Despite efforts to adjust to the theological rollercoaster of the Francis papacy, the American clergy finds itself the frequent target of his offensive remarks. A new study on priests and seminarians in America gives some insight into the reasons behind the attacks. The liberal Pope Francis has called upon Catholics to embrace … Read more
Fifty years ago, on May 18, 1973, The Foundation for a Christian Civilization, Inc.—the corporate name of the American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family and Property (TFP)—filed articles of incorporation with New York’s Department of State, and became established as a nonprofit organization. A few months later, the Internal Revenue … Read more
I asked myself what I might present to a group of Catholic entrepreneurs who want to practice their Faith in business. The task is rendered difficult by the times and the many misconceptions people have about the Faith and finances. Some Catholics think the Christian business model should be based on charity. … Read more
Anxiety levels have increased drastically in recent times. Recent surveys indicate that 27 percent of respondents displayed anxiety disorder symptoms, up from eight percent reported in 2019. Youth are especially affected by this disorder. Sufferers experience nervousness, an impending sense of danger or panic, rapid heart rates, quickened breathing, perspiration and lack … Read more