An important international Marian conference titled De Maria numquam satis (“Of Mary, One Can Never Say Enough”) will take place in Rome on October 7-8, 2026. The event will be held at the Augustinian Patristic Institute, adjacent to the Vatican. The conference will bring together distinguished cardinals, theologians, historians and scholars from … 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
Everyone should have the right to a culture. That means a unique and authentic way of expressing oneself inside a place and community. Unfortunately, this right has long been denied. This denial is especially evident in the world of fashion. Gone are the days when dress reflected a vibrant perception of oneself … Read more
“The mission of the National Museum of American History is to empower people to create a just and compassionate future by exploring, preserving, and sharing the complexity of our past.” Mission statements like the above are supposed to encapsulate an organization’s most important goals. Hours go into the process; extreme care is … 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
Introduction—On July 20, 2026, the U.S. State Department released the report “Cuba—The Capital of 21st Century Communism.” This hundred-page report took a long look at the history of the conflict between the United States and Cuba since Fidel Castro’s 1959 Revolution. In light of its importance, the TFP has prepared a four-part … Read more
This article is the tenth 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. * * * Our Lady has many titles. … Read more
From a world darkened by sorrow and sin God sought someone who would fight and win! He reached down and touched the chosen one His glorious beloved Brazilian son! He asked His mother to care for the boy Our Dona Lucilia’s great pride and joy His mothers guided him from boy to … Read more
Since it is not in power, the American left would seem to have all the advantages in the coming elections. It can blame higher costs, world instability and other problems on the right. The liberal media are on the offensive, highlighting every problem relentlessly. However, the momentum is not on either side. … Read more