As “democratic” socialism gains in popularity, two embarrassing trends stand out. First, this new brand of socialism is very popular among high-income, well-educated people who should disapprove of it. Second, it is much less popular among workers and the less-educated sectors of the population that socialism claims to represent. Thus, it is … Read more
In a world that moves at a breakneck pace, where trends flicker in and out like faulty lightbulbs, we might ask: Does “old-fashioned” elegance still matter? Or has it become as outdated as a handwritten letter in an age of text messages? Elegance is a timeless quality—a compass that should guide our … Read more
This article is the eleventh part of a series about Purgatory, a topic that is rarely discussed today. A knowledge of Purgatory is essential if souls are to avoid the pains of this place of expiation. The previous article can be found here. * * * In his book, Purgatory, … Read more
The French Parliament recently (and overwhelmingly) passed a law banning children under the age of fifteen from setting up social media accounts. The new law accompanies one that bans middle and high school students from bringing smartphones into schools. A Popular Idea The idea of restricting social media for teenagers enjoys international … Read more
The left in Latin America has long relied upon armed struggle and guerrilla wars to gain political power. This classical method of Revolution targeted the rich, the establishment and religion. It left behind a trail of bloodshed and violence. However, the left has another side that it uses to carry out its … Read more
Among the criticism and remarks by ecclesiastics about the current Synodal Process underway in the Church, the Open Letter to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, by Bishop Rob Mutsaerts, Auxiliary of the Diocese of ‘s-Hertogenbosch, in the Netherlands, stands out for its simplicity and clarity. “The Salvation Of Souls Is The Supreme Law” The … Read more
History records cases of ancient ghost cities that suddenly lost their populations and decayed. No one knows what happened to them or where the people went. All they know is that the buildings lie in ruin; they are overgrown and abandoned. The sites are intriguing mysteries and a matter for speculation. However, … Read more
As the Islamic persecution of Christians in general and Catholics in particular intensifies around the world, the Archbishop of Santa Fe, Most Reverend John C. Wester, comes out in defense of a controversial Islamic project. Local journalist Jason McNabb writes: “A proposed Islamic mosque and school in Albuquerque’s North Valley has sparked controversy, … Read more
Pope Pius X was elevated to the papacy on August 4, 1903. He faced a challenging prospect. An intellectual revolution, begun in the days of the pseudo-Enlightenment, was continuing, spreading and intensifying. It threatened to sweep away the Church and much of Western Christian society. He knew that the Roman Pontiff was … Read more
This article is a part of an historical series on the Catholic history of Holland. The last article, “Fr. Poels and the Origins of Modernism in the Netherlands,” tells the story of Fr. Poels’ liberal beliefs. This article reports on the tragic end of his academic career. The pontificate of Saint Pius … Read more