Peoples and nations—as well as individuals—receive from God a mission according to the designs of His Providence. In relation to France, Pope Gregory IX, in an October 21, 1239 letter to King St. Louis, has these beautiful words: “God, to whom the heavenly legions obey, having established different kingdoms here on earth … Read more
The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family, and Property (TFP) held its flagship rosary rally in New York City, one of 24,700 Public Square Rosary Rallies held nationwide to pray for the conversion of the United States to Our Lady’s Immaculate Heart. These rallies are part of the American TFP’s … Read more
In Portland, Oregon, a suburban parish’s decision to remodel the interior of its church building has the local architectural community crying over the loss of an “architectural masterpiece.” To read the coverage, one might think that the building belongs to the architects rather than to the parish. A Typical Suburban Parish The … Read more
A recent article in The Washington Post described a troubling new business trend in China, renting out adult grandchildren to elderly people who lack caring children and grandchildren of their own. It’s Just Business The article tries to present this bit of commerce in objective tones. It notes that the Chinese population … Read more
On September 25, 2026, the South African group Lex Libertas planted 3,000 white crosses on the Washington, D.C., Mall. The dramatic display was in honor of the victims of politically and ideologically inspired farm attacks that are instilling a reign of terror in rural South Africa. This violence prevents farmers from doing … Read more
What socialism promises and what it delivers are two different things, and New York City’s small-market owners are now finding out firsthand. “I’m scared to be put out of business, because I’m here 25 years,” and I can’t compete, store owner Elvis Arias told CBS New York. Elvis has stood behind the … Read more
“Long live Christ the King! Long live Our Lady of Guadalupe!” Exactly one hundred years ago, this cry of militant Faith echoed throughout Mexico. It was the beginning of the Cristiada, the military epic of the Cristeros, as these Catholic militants were disparagingly called. Today, it is a title of glory. A … Read more
One of the buzzwords that dominates the Catholic Church these days is “listening.” In the synodal church, bishops and clergy are called to pay special attention to what the faithful are saying on all the burning issues of the day. In this way, they will supposedly be better positioned to discern where … Read more
There is a hearing in a middle school gymnasium in a small, unknown county. A crowd has gathered before a folding table with three zoning commissioners. A woman in the fourth row holds a utility bill that has been folded and unfolded so often that the crease has softened. She is not … Read more
On September 13, Sweden’s Social Democratic Party (SAP) narrowly won the national elections by three seats. After a summer of discontent that saw right-wing parties win by similar margins in elections across Europe and Latin America, many on the left celebrated. Magdalena Andersson is expected to become the new Swedish prime minister. … Read more