Catholic Perspective

When False Abuse Victims Blackmail the Church, Why Does No One Care?

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When False Abuse Victims Blackmail the Church, Why Does No One Care?

A recent article in the usually-liberal National Catholic Reporter describes a lawsuit being brought by the Archdiocese of Chicago. Fraudulent Claims The article begins, “The Archdiocese of Chicago filed a countersuit March 24 against seven alleged victims of clergy child sex abuse who either have pending settlements or have already received settlements … Read more

TFP Communique on the Election of Leo XIV

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TFP Communique on the Election of Leo XIV

In light of the election of Pope Leo XIV, The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family and Property joins its sister organizations worldwide in issuing the following transcription of the message of congratulations sent to Pope Leo XIV: With great expectation and joy, we manifest our congratulations and offer our prayers for Your … Read more

The Pope’s Death

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De mortuis nisi bonum. Let only what is good be said of the dead. This proverb reflects the respect that civilized societies have always had for the dead. The media have recently devoted much space to Pope Francis’s death—Jorge Mario Bergoglio’s death. One well-known Spanish newspaper called it a “social gale.” The … Read more

From Ember to Fire: Catholicism Discreetly Reemerges in Europe

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From Ember to Fire: Catholicism Discreetly Reemerges in Europe

“The smoking flax he shall not extinguish,” says the Gospel about Our Lord. Although the once-Catholic European countries are largely covered in the ashes of apostasy, immorality and indifference, a tiny spark of Faith still smolders. This ember is showing its increasing light and warmth in Europe. The most emblematic case is … Read more

Traditional Liturgy Fills Churches, Yet Prelates Persist in Opposing It

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Traditional Liturgy Fills Churches, Yet Prelates Persist in Opposing it

As Vatican statistics document yet another decline in the number of Catholic priests and seminarians, many Church officials seem determined to do everything apart from return to traditional practices, despite traditional orders seeing continued growth in vocations and attendance. The latest official statistics for the Catholic Church released by the Vatican make … Read more

Techno-Spiritualism: When AI Tries to Replace God

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The New York Times, that normalizer of all things revolutionary, offers yet another example of the world’s slide into evil and uncertainty. This time, the topic is “The Age of Techno-Spiritualism.” The article begins with a poignant example. “An older Korean man named Mr. Lee, dressed in a blazer and slacks, clutches … Read more