The founders of Amicizia Cristiana had a partial but, nonetheless, very lucid knowledge of the infiltration of revolutionary errors into Catholic circles. Members made frequent trips to other cities. These visits, along with the “missionary” reports probing the suitability of possible cities for the organization’s expansion, enabled them to gradually develop a … Read more
When the history of the twentieth century is written, future generations will not believe the brutal crimes committed in Communist countries like North Korea under the Kim family dynasty. That is why the book Eyes of the Tailless Animals: Prison Memoirs of a North Korean Woman by Soon Ok Lee is so valuable. What … Read more
When recently asked to give a talk, I recalled how many liberals begin their talks by making land acknowledgment statements. A sample statement might read: We wish to acknowledge that we gather together to study at [woke university] on lands that have been stewarded through many centuries by the ancestors and descendants … Read more
The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family and Property held its annual National Conference on October 25-27, 2024. One highlight was a talk by long-time TFP member Nelson Fragelli. His topic was “Fighting For Our Catholic Culture: How Dr. Plinio Used the Art of Conversation.” We are dividing its content into … Read more
If there is a single symbol of how retailing has changed over the years, it is the self-service checkout terminal. Fortunately, this innovation may be fading from the scene. Great Expectations… A Kroger grocery store in Deerfield Beach, Florida, is credited with the first use of such a device in July 1986. … Read more
On April 1, 1783, Father Luigi Virginio wrote to Father Nicholas Diessbach from Milan. In his letter, Father Virginio described the religious situation in the city and the concerns of people in contact with him. His curious testimony revealed the Italian Catholics’ dominant state of mind on the eve of the French … Read more
The crisis inside the Catholic Church has turned everything upside down. Tired of liturgical renovations, many Catholics are looking for more traditional expressions of worship. Others lament the “feminization” of some progressive services and seek out less emotional and more affirmative models of faith. Tragically, these searches sometimes lead outside the Church. … Read more
The head of the Catholic Church has many titles. He is most commonly known simply as “the Pope,” but another designation is “Supreme Pontiff.” This latter title conveys an idea of authority that those of an egalitarian mindset despise. They see those who possess it as living a decadent life without any … Read more
In his new book, Hope: The Autobiography, Pope Francis repeats facts about his life and family and makes doctrinal statements against traditional Church teaching. Don’t Sins of the Flesh Matter? Speaking about homosexuality, Pope Francis says that it is not a crime but “a human fact” and “God the Father loves them … Read more
More than 1,000 public rosary rallies were held last week to pray for the end of the slaughter of innocents through abortion. From the snowy fields of Conneaut Lake, Penn., to the high desert terrain of Hobbs, New Mexico, thousands of people of all ages gathered to pray for the protection of … Read more