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
The following article is the fourth of a four-part series that features the life of Augustus Pugin, the renowned English Catholic architect of the nineteenth century. The prior article is found here. Critics of Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin’s architecture—and even many of his admirers—often refer to his work as “romantic.” They paint … Read more
Roughly one-eighth of the world’s population suffers from some form of mental illness. When factoring in the parents, spouses, children, co-workers and friends of the sufferers, practically no one is entirely free from its effects. The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) presents the challenge in stark terms. “Research shows that mental … Read more
This article is the ninth 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. * * * When going to confession, … Read more
Every summer, TFP Student Action volunteers pack their bags, pile into 15-passenger vans, and embark on multi-week caravans across America. Along the way, they bring the fight for moral values to high-traffic areas by praying, protesting and holding large signs that confront issues like procured abortion, socialism, homosexual sin and Satanism. To … Read more
“As the twig is bent, so grows the tree.” This once-popular aphorism is easily applied to the life and career of the man who became Pope Saint Pius X. A Christian Home Giuseppe Melchiorre Sarto was born on June 2, 1835. Most available sources describe his parents as “poor but industrious.” Their … Read more
Sunday, July 26, was the feast of Saint Anne, patron saint of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, the capital of Spain’s Canary Islands. On that day, the celebration of the mother of the Virgin Mary took an unexpected turn, which shocked the faithful. At dawn, a small crowd of around 500 gathered … Read more