The ‘Economy of Francesco’ Repackages Radical Themes in Assisi

The ‘Economy of Francesco’ Repackages Radical Themes in Assisi

The Economy of Francesco is the name of a 2019 initiative created by Pope Francis to address the world’s economic problems. He invited “young economists, entrepreneurs and change-makers of the world” to participate in studies to explore new ideas to change how people and nations live and manage the economy. On September … Read more

Dispelling Errors, Defending the Church: How Lies About the Middle Ages Ultimately Target the Church

Dispelling Errors, Defending the Church: How Lies About the Middle Ages Ultimately Target the Church

History is Written by the Victors An old adage states: “History is written by the victors.” This holds true concerning modern descriptions of the Middle Ages. For centuries, Revolutionary writers have striven to misrepresent every aspect of medieval Christendom. They have been so successful that accurate descriptions of those times are nearly … Read more

“Drag Queen Bingo” for Children Draws Hundreds of Protesters

“Drag Queen Bingo” for Children Draws Hundreds of Protesters

On September 24, 2022, hundreds of protesters gathered in several groups in front of the “First Christian Church” in Katy, Texas to protest a “Drag Queen Bingo” event for children. The Church held the abominable show to raise money for clothing for children whose parents opposed their “gender transition.” TFP-Texas brought over … Read more

Giorgia Meloni’s Real Challenge

MILAN—As the polls predicted, Giorgia Meloni’s center-right coalition overwhelmingly won the election in Italy. By now, it has the numbers to form a stable government. If it follows democratic logic, Giorgia Meloni should be our next prime minister. Her rise brings a downsized but still strong Salvini. Silvio Berlusconi will also contribute … Read more

Does Canadian Assisted Suicide Relieve Pain or Speed Up Death?

Does Canadian Assisted Suicide Relieve Pain or Speed Up Death?

Euthanasia—sometimes known fictitiously as “mercy killing”—became legal in Canada in 2017. The first year saw the law used 2,838 times. Marked increases occurred ever since—4,478 in 2018, 5,425 in 2019 and 7,383 in 2020—the last year for which records are available. If the fatality rates for any disease climb as rapidly, there … Read more

Nine Strategies to Fix America’s Broken Public Schools

Nine Strategies to Fix America’s Broken Public Schools

I just finished reading a New York Times article titled “School is for Everyone.” It promoted the argument that public education is essential to American life. The article’s author, Anya Kamenetz, began with a historical statement relating to Horace Mann—often (and justly) called the father of American public education. The Purpose of … Read more