Catholic Perspective | TFP

The Marvelous Relic of Our Lady’s Veil at Chartres

by James Bascom February 13, 2026February 3, 2026

After Notre Dame in Paris, Chartres cathedral is undoubtably France’s most famous medieval cathedral. It’s gothic arches, flying buttresses, magnificent statues, and approximately 170 medieval stained-glass windows attract millions of pilgrims from all over the world. It is a masterpiece of the medieval Gothic style, and the testament to the once-strong Catholic … Read more

Brazil’s Catholic Prince Says the West Must Restore Christendom to Survive

by João Guilherme Ortega Rafael February 2, 2026February 2, 2026

The head of the Imperial House of Brazil, Dom Bertrand, explains his views on government and faith, arguing that ‘if God is removed from the picture, the state becomes God.’ Many would raise an eyebrow if you claimed that Brazil was once the actual seat of a European monarchy and that Rio … Read more

TFP Bureau Hosts Dr. Jerry A. Johnson, Who Speaks About His Path to Rome

by Joseph Gensens February 16, 2026January 30, 2026

TFP Bureau Hosts Dr. Jerry Johnson, Who Speaks About His Path to Rome

On Saturday, January 24, Dr. Jerry A. Johnson, a recent convert to the Catholic Faith, addressed a packed room of over 90 people at the Tradition, Family, Property Washington Bureau in McLean, Virginia. The title of his talk was “A Path to Rome: My Conversion Experience to the Catholic Church.” Dr. Johnson’s … Read more

Mater Populi Fidelis: A Note “That Luther Would Sign”

by Luiz Sérgio Solimeo January 14, 2026

On November 4, 2025, the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith issued “Mater Populi Fidelis: Doctrinal Note on Some Marian Titles Regarding Mary’s Cooperation in the Work of Salvation.” The Dicastery’s Prefect, Cardinal Victor Manuel Fernández, and its Secretary, Msgr. Armando Matteo, signed the Note, which Pope Leo XIV approved and ordered … Read more

The Profound Impact of Profanity: How Swearing Affects the Brain, Emotions and Soul

by Gary Isbell January 13, 2026January 13, 2026

It is a peculiar irony of modern life that while most people strive to improve their lives with technology and sophistication, language is sliding comfortably into the gutter. Profanity has become the linguistic wallpaper today, increasingly commonplace among the youth and emblematic of a shift toward a lifestyle that is as casual … Read more

What Would Russia’s Conversion To Our Lady of Fatima Look Like?

by Rex Teodosio January 7, 2026

At Fatima, Our Lady mentioned Russia many times. In 1917, she spoke of the nation as a scourge to other countries, but also of its potential for conversion. With Russia’s invasion of Ukraine dominating the news, it is past time to define what this conversion would look like based on the Fátima … Read more

What Gifts Can We Bring to the Christ Child in These Turbulent Times? Ourselves.

by Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira January 7, 2026January 6, 2026

On Epiphany, the Three Wise Men brought their gifts to the Christ Child. Immediately afterwards, the persecutions began. The first one was the massacre of the Innocents. It stained the land with blood. That land would later become sacred because the Divine Child would shed His Most Holy Blood there. Thus, at … Read more

Five Tips To Help Do the Five First Saturdays Devotion More Devoutly

by Rex Teodosio January 2, 2026

Most who are familiar with the Fatima message fixate on the importance of the consecration of Russia as a means to bring peace to the world. Because of this, Our Lady’s second request of observing the five First Saturdays is frequently ignored. Thus, despite a hundred years since this devotion was requested, … Read more

A Review of the Political Panorama in 2025—the Chaotic Path to a Multipolar World

by John Horvat II January 1, 2026

Reviewing the world’s major political events in 2025, we see a picture that is at once confusing and disturbing for those who seek to defend Christian civilization. So much has changed that we can no longer observe the patterns and logic to which we are accustomed. Rather than develop several topics that … Read more

A Sublime Christmas Meditation of Hope

by Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira December 24, 2025December 23, 2025

A meditation is not just about a visual perspective of something; it is also about emotional resonance with the subject of the reflection. Thus, when meditating on Christmas, you need to consider which version of a Christmas scene brings joy to your soul. Which angle makes you feel truly connected to what … Read more