Back in the sixties and seventies, the international Catholic peace movement Pax Christi always found a way to be in the news. Its activists protested nuclear weapons, joined civil rights demonstrations or denounced the Vietnam War. However, this Catholic peace group rarely appears in the news these days. The movement is suffering … Read more
A new fad has appeared on the horizon for those who have many things and want more time to enjoy them. Deep-pocketed customers can pay six-figure annual fees for membership in longevity clinics. These high-end medical facilities do not promise eternity but only an extension of avoiding mortality. They offer a line … Read more
The first part of this article explored some of the key themes of the First Ecclesial Assembly of Latin America and the Caribbean, including its acerbic critique of ‘clericalism’ and presentation of synodality as a panacea, giving the laity a decisive role in Church governance, and accepting women into ordained ministries. In … Read more
As the negotiations over the Ukrainian War drag on, many assume Ukraine is desperate for a solution because of its limited resources and military power. Such an assumption is based on the idea that Ukraine only manages to survive because of its almost total dependency on the military aid of America and … Read more
Objectivity gives credibility to scientific study. When scientific research is swayed by political agendas, both science and politics are compromised. Nowhere is this conflict of interest more apparent than in the realm of climate science. For decades, climate activists have alternated between alarming scenarios of global cooling and global warming. When the … Read more
On March 11, from his bed in the Gemelli Hospital—where eight days earlier he almost died—Pope Francis summoned the Universal Church to gather in an ecclesial assembly in October 2028. By then, we may already have a new pope. Seemingly, the idea would be to ensure that the Synod of Synodality attains … Read more
Bill Gates has publically abandoned some of his eco-friendly positions. His move slightly rightward is causing concern among leftists, who are aghast by the sudden change. Billionaire on the Left The shift by one of the world’s wealthiest individuals seems out of character with his past. When Mr. Gates first publicized his … Read more
Electricity is at the forefront of essential services for a functioning modern society. However, in Cuba, after decades of central economic planning under communist leadership, reliable electricity remains an elusive luxury. The Marxist nation can spread revolutionary ideas worldwide but struggles to keep the lights on. On March 14, 2025, the entire … Read more
A recent article in Great Britain’s far leftist The Guardian pronounces “‘A New Phase’: Why Climate Activists are Turning to Sabotage Instead of Protest.” Not a New Phenomenon With apologies to The Guardian, the paper might need to purchase a new calendar. There is nothing new about eco-terrorism. “Friends of the Earth” … Read more
Viktor Orbán is, perhaps, the most enigmatic character on the world scene. Unquestionably, Hungary’s Prime Minister drives leftists to despair. He is best known for his pro-family policies that rely heavily upon subsidies to rebuild the structure of families. Many see these initiatives as a model for the West in general. However, … Read more