August 25 is the feast of Saint Louis, King of France, a model of Catholic statesmen, who participated in two crusades. Dom Prosper Guéranger (1805-1875), the famous Abbot of Solesmes, makes some excellent commentaries about Saint Louis. From the pen of this great Catholic writer, one of the most important churchmen of … Read more
A Review of the Book: Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira: Prophet of the Reign of Mary by Prof. Roberto de Mattei Like many men of vision and foresight, some saints and prophets are only fully appreciated after they die. Such is the case with Prof. Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira whose life spanned the … Read more
“The Pope Manifestly a Heretic Ceases by Himself to Be Pope” In a previous article we did a quick examination of heresy in general, and how it is incompatible with ecclesiastical jurisdiction. We concluded that the abandonment of the Catholic Faith corresponds to a tacit resignation of any ecclesiastical office, since those … Read more
At the General Audience of April 3, to justify his marked sympathy for Islam Pope Francis repeated the cliché that “along with the Muslims, we are the descendants of the same Father, Abraham.” Do All Religions “Always Look to Heaven; They Look to God”? In that same statement, Pope Francis sought to counter … Read more
Tradition, Family Property’s Student Action is legendary for its activism on campus. These brave young men address the burning issues of the day at some of the most liberal universities. They go where few dare go. Thus, I was pleasantly surprised when a TFP Student Action millennial asked me if I would … Read more
The family is one of the institutions most affected by the crisis in our decadent times. Religious and moral sentiments have practically disappeared as if torn to bits. The divorce rate is overwhelming—an estimated 50% of marriages fall apart. Added to this, there are illicit unions, which are common and seemingly without … Read more
Catholics throughout the world should welcome Bishop Athanasius Schneider’s timely op-ed “On the Question of a Heretical Pope,” released March 21. The position adopted by the Auxiliary Bishop of Astana on the canonical consequences of a public acknowledgment of a pope’s crime of heresy—denying he may lose the Papacy in any event—enriches … Read more
Every year since the early seventies, Catholics have gathered at the Anaheim Convention Center for the Los Angeles Archdiocesan Religious Education Congress (REC). Throughout the years, the congress has grown into what organizers dub “the nation’s largest annual gathering of Roman Catholics,” with an annual attendance of around 35,000. Whether or not … Read more
Every year New Orleans plays host to a longstanding Catholic tradition which has its origins in the Middle Ages. On Saint Joseph’s Day, March 19th, Catholics all over the city are eager to show their devotion to the head of the Holy Family. The celebration serves as a striking contrast in a … Read more
It seems that every year has a new controversy over Saint Patrick’s Day. First, the feast was reduced to a mere cultural festival. Later, drunkenness marred the feast, then participation of homosexual groups in parades. Now the feast is politicized by politicians who are using the occasion to assert their pro-abortion and … Read more