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The War in Hormuz Exposes Humanity’s Dangerous Chokepoint Addiction

by Edwin Benson June 29, 2026

If there is one lesson to be learned from the war in Iran, it is that supply chains are vulnerable and fragile. Certain geographical chokepoints exist that can bring down the world economy. The Strait of Hormuz suddenly became a concern for everyone. To make matters worse, the modern economy is based … Read more

The Magnificent Resurgence of Catholic Pilgrimages—What it Means for the Church

by James Bascom June 26, 2026June 26, 2026

For the past five years, the Western world has been overwhelmed with tragedy. The COVID lockdown, the war in Ukraine, political polarization and a general social disintegration have produced a deep malaise and fear about the future. And yet, amid this disorder, an extraordinary trend has emerged: a sharp increase in adult … Read more

Saint Teresa of Avila’s Prayers Ease a Good Priest’s Path to Heaven

by Edwin Benson June 25, 2026June 25, 2026

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This article is the fourth 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 first article can be found here. In Chapter Five of Purgatory by Father F.X. Schouppe, … Read more

The Problem Is That Socialists Are Anti-Social

by John Horvat II June 25, 2026June 24, 2026

Socialists in America have a big problem: most of them are not very social. Indeed, friendly conservatives have come to represent the working class, and aloof pseudo-elites have donned the socialist mantle. The left is not connecting with the American public, which is leaving some socialists concerned. “Why has the U.S. right … Read more

U.S. Hospitals are Dropping “Gender Affirming Care” for Minors and Offering “Detransitioning”

by Edwin Benson June 23, 2026

A recent article in The Texas Tribune carried a message to all concerned about sexual transitions generally, and to America’s children, in particular. Sanity Returns to a Great Hospital “Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston has to create a detransition clinic for transgender patients later this year and keep a list of ‘potential’ … Read more

Economic Suicide Isn’t Painless: Germany’s Auto Industry Is in Freefall

by Gary Isbell June 22, 2026

Germany’s auto industry has long been the undisputed heavyweight champion in mechanical engineering and the production of high-quality cars. It now faces a structural crisis of historic proportions. The abrupt removal of consumer EV subsidies, skyrocketing energy costs, green mandates and relentless international competition have created the “perfect storm.” For an industry … Read more

Magnifica Humanitas: A Long, Confusing Encyclical That Puts the Faith at Risk

by Luiz Sérgio Solimeo June 19, 2026

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On May 15, 2026, Pope Leo XIV published his first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas—On the Safeguarding of the Human Person in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (hereinafter MH). This lengthy document includes 244 paragraphs, about 42,000 words, and 224 footnotes, nearly all referencing Vatican II and the post-conciliar popes. Abandoning Thomistic Metaphysics MH … Read more

Get the Inspiring Book on New Medal of Honor Recipient, Col. John W. Ripley

by TFP.org June 18, 2026June 18, 2026

When America heard that President Donald Trump would posthumously award the Medal of Honor to Col. John W. Ripley today on June 18, 2026, many Americans wanted to learn more about this extraordinary hero. Fortunately, award-winning author Norman Fulkerson has already produced the first and only cradle-to-grave biography of Col. John W. … Read more

Reviewing American Knight: The Story Behind Col. John Ripley’s Heroism

by Jane Waterhouse June 18, 2026June 17, 2026

Many books and articles have chronicled Col. John Ripley’s heroism at the Dong Ha Bridge on 2 April 1972. What distinguishes Norman Fulkerson’s wonderful biography, An American Knight: The Life of Col. John W. Ripley USMC, is that it goes beyond the what and how of Ripley’s actions, giving us the why … Read more

Two Options: Disclosure Day and the Sacred Heart of Jesus

by John Horvat II June 17, 2026

Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure Day comes at a strange time in America’s history. As the nation nears the 250th anniversary of its birth, it faces polarization, not unity, recriminations, not celebration. The worst thing is that there seems to be no human way out of this mess. People are grasping for desperate solutions. … Read more