In the ongoing battle to restore America to its past glory, the issue of jobs is a central concern. Some claim recovery will only come when the factors that are taking away American jobs—illegal immigrants, cheap imports and globalization—are eliminated. However, such arguments do not tell the whole story. Having jobs assumes … Read more
Among the criticism and remarks by ecclesiastics about the current Synodal Process underway in the Church, the Open Letter to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, by Bishop Rob Mutsaerts, Auxiliary of the Diocese of ‘s-Hertogenbosch, in the Netherlands, stands out for its simplicity and clarity. “The Salvation Of Souls Is The Supreme Law” The … 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. This article is the second of a four-part review of this … Read more
History records cases of ancient ghost cities that suddenly lost their populations and decayed. No one knows what happened to them or where the people went. All they know is that the buildings lie in ruin; they are overgrown and abandoned. The sites are intriguing mysteries and a matter for speculation. However, … Read more
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