Holy Week ceremonies in Spain are famous worldwide for their beauty and splendor. Every year, magnificent floats with figures from the Passion are carried through the streets of Spain, accompanied by music, prayer and a love of tradition. The modern secular world has always had a problem with this display of popular … Read more
Governor Gavin Newsom’s ambitions are undeniable. He titled his recently published autobiography Young Man in a Hurry. He lives up to that aspect of his self-description. Several news outlets have presented him as the front-runner for his party’s presidential nomination in 2028, and he appears quite happy with that assessment. Smiles Don’t … Read more
Attacks against the Catholic Church often take the form of physical violence, whether by arson, vandalism, destruction of property, or direct violence against the faithful. The recent attack at Milwaukee’s Church of the Gesu stands out, leaving locals reeling in shock. In the early morning of March 18, the community woke to … Read more
Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s housing policies clearly reflect his “democratic” socialist approach. He focuses on rent freezes, tenant protections, and strict code enforcement, which he claims will help “everyday New Yorkers” escape the city’s housing crisis. He doesn’t mention how intrusive government regulations have largely contributed to the current crisis. The government is … Read more
For some time, the medical establishment in America has supported so-called transition surgeries for minors to become a member of the opposite sex. The “science” supposedly had spoken and no one dared contest it. However, the American Society for Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) has recently tossed a rather heavy stone into the placid … Read more
During the eighth and ninth centuries, the Vikings frequently plundered monasteries across Europe because they were isolated, poorly defended and held vast wealth, artifacts and livestock. With prayer and penance, the monks eventually prevailed and converted the Vikings. Today, something different is happening. A new round of sackings is underway. However, no … Read more
In 2023, Vermont media reported a severe shortage of foster parents. The state soon made the situation far worse. It removed foster parents who didn’t support the “LGBTQ+ agenda.” A lawsuit ensued. The Federal District Court backed the state policy. Later, the U.S. government told Vermont that its policy might violate federal … Read more
On December 30, 2025, in compliance with Canadian law allowing Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD), doctors oversaw the euthanasia of a twenty-six-year-old man, Kiano Vafaeian. The young man had three medical conditions that the authorities used to green-light the procedure—he had diabetes, lost vision in one eye and suffered from seasonal depression. … Read more
In modern American politics, unfortunately, some candidates for office seem to believe that they can gain election by calling upon those who cause disorder. A recent example was a proposal by Rogelio Martinez, one of five candidates running for mayor of Long Beach, California. In a recent video, Mr. Martinez asked local … Read more
A tragic and dramatic event passed almost unnoticed in Europe and much of the world. Yet one more, indeed the second, country took the infamous step of enshrining procured abortion into its constitution. On March 1, the tiny duchy of Luxembourg joined France and became the second nation in the world to … Read more