During the tumultuous negotiations leading to the Concordat of 1801, Napoleon systematically applied the tactics of a fear/sympathy syndrome. Sometimes he pleased the Holy See by making some concessions toward freedom of worship in France. On other occasions, he made threats and instigated Revolutionaries who intimidated the Holy See’s representatives and lukewarm … Read more
North Korea’s dictator Kim Jong Un’s inauguration of the luxurious Wonsan-Kalma resort feels like a scene from a dark satire. Labeled by state media as a beacon of “national treasure-level tourism,” this seaside resort ironically is located in a country crushed by its failing economy, scarce electricity, food shortages and brutal systemic … Read more
“Putin is waging a war buttressed by an invisible army of the coerced and forgotten.” That quotation comes from an analyst working for The Atlantic Council, a think tank oriented toward closer relationships between nations on both sides of the Atlantic. He discussed Russia’s recruiting troops from Third-World countries to fight in … Read more
The battle for America’s soul continues. Whether America will fall into the woke abyss or make a great moral comeback lies in the balance. For this reason, Tradition, Family, Property—Louisiana is campaigning in defense of God’s marriage, which is one man + one woman for life. The TFP caravan is a group … Read more
In the heady Post-Vatican II days, many norms that governed priestly behavior were lost in the whirlwind of a Church opening its windows to the modern world. One inevitable casualty of this ill-fated liberalization was the tidal wave of priests who left the priesthood to get married. Some estimate tens of thousands … Read more
It was not an ordinary boys’ camp. From the beginning, it was fraught with challenges and suffering. However, overcoming those obstacles helped fill the camp with blessings and grace. The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family and Property (TFP) held its Midwest Call to Chivalry Camp. The nine-day event took … Read more
TFP volunteers are used to facing ridicule and even violence while protesting abortion. However, what happened in St. Paul, Minnesota, both tested our mettle and strengthened our resolve. On June 18, we were holding a rosary rally outside of a large Planned Parenthood facility on Vandalia Street. At first, everything seemed to … Read more
There is a tragic script that constantly plays everywhere. Abortion, same-sex “marriage,” or assisted suicide legislation advances in parliaments worldwide. The nation’s bishops issue a weak statement against these measures. Liberal Catholic politicians vote in favor of these immoral laws. These politicians then continue in good standing in their parishes, receiving Holy … Read more
In 1799, Napoleon Bonaparte made himself the First Consul of the French Republic. That title was, in itself, a deception. He pretended to be the “first among equals” while setting the stage for his dictatorship of France. Understanding the importance of the Church in French politics. he pretended to work toward good … Read more
The news media treated Trump v. Casa (2025) as an immigration case. Even though such concerns underlaid this important Supreme Court ruling, it would be a mistake to characterize the case in that way. The central issue in Trump v. Casa was of another nature. The Supreme Court did not convene to … Read more