John Horvat II 
With bagpipes blazing and a large American flag towering above, a massive crowd made way for a curious sight: two long lines of boys marching behind the flag on the way to watch the Fourth of July fireworks aboard the U.S.S. Kidd anchored on the Mississippi River in Baton Rouge. From all … Read more
On June 12, the Victims of Communism Memorial was officially unveiled in the presence of government leaders, diplomatic corps members, ethnic leaders, foreign dignitaries and other supporters. Located in the nation’s capital, President George Bush received the memorial on behalf of the American people. The Apostolic Nuncio, Archbishop Pietro Sambi, delivered the … Read more
It seems like ages but it was barely a year ago when media hype was heralding The Da Vinci Code as the unstoppable and unforgettable film of 2006. Like the book that dominated The New York Times Best-Seller list for over two years, Sony’s Columbia Pictures had high hopes for the movie. … Read more
Sometimes the best indication of the efficacy of one’s work is the testimony of the opposition. One such incident recently happened during a session of the Delaware Senate. During these five years of intensive media reporting on the scandals inside the Church, some states have extended their criminal and civil statutes of … Read more
Hype and media coverage often give the impression that leftist organizations make up almost monolithic forces of change against which conservatives can do nothing. This is also true of the so-called progressive Catholic groups whose media projection of their influence and activities often distorts reality. There are, however, times when leftist Catholics … Read more
After the Elections: Who is Keeping Score?Sports teams expect opponents to score against them. It is all part of the game. The important thing is to amass a steady string of victories to win the championship. The same logic that applies to sports does not seem to apply to politics. In the … Read more
In the Cultural War, the fight over abortion is one of the fronts where the battle rages most fiercely. It is no surprise that many rally with great fervor to this cause that transcends borders in our increasingly borderless world. Thus, there are many reasons to be enthusiastic supporters of this noble … Read more
The recent legislative refusal to put same-sex “marriage” on the Massachusetts ballot has prompted some to question the need to oppose any measures involving public morality. After all, they reason, life goes on regardless of the outcome. As one prominent Catholic couple rejoicing over the ballot initiative’s defeat wrote in a Boston … Read more
On Monday, February 19, Msgr. Michael Schmitz of the Institute of Christ the King visited the TFP Washington Bureau for a talk to friends and supporters. Monsignor Schmitz spoke on “The Classical Roman Rite and the Renewal of the Liturgy. In addition, veteran TFP member Robert Ritchie gave a lively presentation outlining … Read more
It only takes a few determined people to make a difference. Concerned TFP supporters were both shocked and disgusted to hear of an obscene priest costume available at the store in the local mall where children of all ages pick out their Halloween costumes. They decided to do something about it. At … Read more