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
A Contrast of Two Laws “Let the priest absolutely beware that he does not by word or sign or by any manner whatever in any way betray the sinner…. For in the tribunal whoever shall dare to reveal a sin disclosed to him of penance we decree that he shall be not only deposed from the priestly office but that … Read more
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
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
In churches across the country, pastors are installing altar rails. Some parishes are bringing the rails back to old churches after they were torn out decades ago. Other parishes are adding them to new churches that never had them. The altar rail is coming back by popular demand. It is changing the … Read more
A poster titled “Keys to Understand Generation Z” lists seven characteristics that differentiate this generation from those that came before. Most of the poster’s observations are generalizations of limited value. However, one comment is particularly cutting—and also false. The poster claims that the members of Generation Z (or Gen Z) are “digital … Read more
“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
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
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
These are times of deliberate dramatic change, as witnessed by the “Liberation Day” tariffs, which shook the world and introduced uncertainty into markets. Everyone is trying to make sense of this policy’s back-and-forth changes. Both opponents and supporters admit that it lacks a clear purpose and specific goals. This dramatic change is … Read more