Statements

No Sex “Transitions” Behind Our Backs!

by The American TFP July 8, 2026July 8, 2026

On May 9, 2023, Gov. Jay Inslee signed Washington State Senate Bill 5599 into law. It went into effect on July 23. An Associated Press article’s headline read “Trans Minors Protected From Parents Under Washington Law.” Parents opposed this law that would allow the State to carry out sex “transitions” on their … Read more

Why Nuclear Weapons Are Still Needed: It’s Time to Put an End to the START Treaty

by The American TFP January 28, 2026January 22, 2026

The New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) is set to expire on February 5, 2026. The present administration has expressed a willingness to extend the treaty for another year. The idea of an extension would have disastrous consequences and must be opposed by all who value world peace through strength. For … Read more

We Must Resist the Pressure to Abandon the Unborn and Embrace Lesser Causes

by The American TFP January 21, 2026January 21, 2026

As we approach the 2026 March for Life, many are criticizing the pro-life movement for what they call its obsession with ridding the nation of the sin of procured abortion. They claim other issues are just as important, if not more so, than abortion. They insist that immigration, inflation, climate change or … Read more

A Filial and Apprehensive Supplication to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV

by The American TFP September 26, 2025September 18, 2025

Most Holy Father, In view of your recent and auspicious statements in defense of the family and the consistency that Catholics must maintain in public life by upholding the principles of the Faith, the undersigned associations—heirs to the thought and action of the great Brazilian Catholic leader Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira—filially address … Read more

TFP Communique on the Election of Leo XIV

by The American TFP May 9, 2025May 8, 2025

In light of the election of Pope Leo XIV, The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family and Property joins its sister organizations worldwide in issuing the following transcription of the message of congratulations sent to Pope Leo XIV: With great expectation and joy, we manifest our congratulations and offer our prayers for Your … Read more

Time for a Reality Check in the Pro-life Cause

by The American TFP January 15, 2025January 13, 2025

As we approach the 2025 Marches for Life, the pro-life movement is forced to confront new realities in light of the results of the November elections. The battlefield has changed, and it is time to reflect on the opportunities and dangers we now face. For this reason, the American Society for the … Read more

Why America Must Reject Isolationism and Its Dangers

by The American TFP September 18, 2024August 22, 2024

As the present liberal order crumbles, many are proposing alternatives that call for major changes to the flawed, globalized structures that now shape the world. Some sectors of the public are turning to nationalist and populistic movements that turn inward and call for walking away from world commitments and focusing solely on … Read more

Four Things to Remember as the Pro-life Movement Is Put to the Test

by The American TFP September 5, 2024January 15, 2024

As we approach this 2024 March for Life, the pro-life movement is being put to the test. The post-Dobbs climate of euphoria has subsided. The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family and Property (TFP) joins with all who oppose the slaughter of innocent human beings as we prepare for the … Read more

On the Eve of the Synod, Five Cardinals Release New Set of Dubia to Pope Francis: “We Are Concerned”

by The American TFP September 5, 2024October 2, 2023

October 2, 2023—On the eve of the Synod on Synodality in Rome, five Cardinals have released a notification to Christ’s Faithful of a new set of dubia to express their concerns about matters of doctrine and discipline that are causing confusion and perplexity. The dubia or doubts to be resolved respectfully ask … Read more

Moving Forward to the Next Phase in the Pro-Life Crusade

by The American TFP September 5, 2024January 18, 2023

On this 50th annual March for Life in Washington, D.C., the American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family and Property (TFP) celebrates the overturning of the infamous Roe v. Wade decision with all the pro-life multitudes nationwide. After so many years of marching, we have the joy of seeing the impossible … Read more