Unusual Meeting at the Vatican: Communism: A Friend of the Poor?

It is not uncommon to hear that communism was “a good idea poorly implemented.” In spite of its actual experiences – all ending with catastrophic results – the idea that communism contains a “positive core” and is “friendly to the poor” reemerged at the World Meeting of Popular Movements organized at the … Read more

Can Chimps Have Human Rights?

Can Chimps Have Human Rights?

The New York Court of Appeals recently reviewed a mind-boggling case: a petition for the status of “legal person” for a chimpanzee. Steven Wise, president of the Nonhuman Rights Project, is trying to gain human protections, including freedom from captivity, for a chimp named Tommy in upstate New York. The animal rights … Read more

Ebola and ISIS: Double Threat to the World

Ebola has been a headline in the news for the last few months, and rightly so. The pernicious virus has thus far claimed the lives of over 5,000 people who have died very terrible deaths. The fear surrounding it is real since Ebola is particularly violent and painful. The infected person’s internal … Read more

Considerations About Blessed Karl of Austria For Our Days

Considerations About Blessed Karl of Austria For Our Days

The following remarks were delivered by H.I.R.H. Prince Bertrand of Orleans-Braganza, the Prince Imperial* of Brazil on October 21, 2014, the feast day of Blessed Karl, after a Mass celebrated at Old St. Mary’s Church in Washington, D.C. *          *          * Holy Mother Church gives us the saints not only as intercessors to whom … Read more

Why a Conservative Victory is Not Enough

The latest elections proved beyond a doubt that America is a conservative nation. Despite everything, conservative ideas still resonate strongly with many Americans and definitely have a future. But a simple victory is not enough. This is because the present victory does not explain everything. While conservatives just won in 2014, they … Read more

Chinese Quit the Communist Party in Growing Numbers

An increasing number of Chinese are making a point of publishing their resignation from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and its affiliated organizations, the online publication Epoch Times reported. Since 2004, an ongoing campaign to resign from the Party has been followed by more than 176 million Chinese. Until a while ago, … Read more

On the Brink of Death, Hans Kung, Theologian of “Church Self-Destruction,” Pleads for Suicide

After dedicating his life to developing a “progressivist” theology that justifies the “self-destruction” of the Church and her ominous invasion by the “smoke of Satan” (in the words of Paul VI), Swiss theologian Hans Kung is preparing to appear before God, the Belgian news agency Infocatho reported. Yet in Kung’s theology, adopted … Read more

The Smartphone: A Double Edged Sword

Technology, the work-saving redeemer of previous centuries, seems to be backfiring. As workers become more dependent on the modern equivalent of the steam engine, the smartphone, one should presumably find more time for recreation, rest and family interaction. After all, machines were meant to make work easier and free up time. Nevertheless, … Read more

A Sanctuary of Hope and Courage in a Crisis-ridden World

A Sanctuary of Hope and Courage in a Crisis-ridden World

During a time of confusion, uncertainty and danger, wouldn’t it be nice to find a place of refuge, where there is an ambiance of calm, affability, beauty, security, wisdom, inspiration and even spiritual comfort? Such a place was found at the 2014 TFP National Conference in Spring Grove, Penn. on October 25th … Read more