As China got ever richer from its world trade, its wealthy officials indulged in fine wines, foods and other items. There was a booming market for Western luxuries among the nouveau riche Chinese who wanted to show off their newfound wealth and status. Suddenly, all this has come to a halt. China has recently banned … Read more
On March 5, 2026, Indiana Governor Mike Braun signed Public Law 131. It was a popular move. The new law passed the State Senate by 44-0 and the State House by 82-13. The new law covers largely untested ground for state legislators. They are trying to limit China’s possible infiltration into Indiana schools. The unusual … Read more
A leading prelate of the Holy Catholic Church will headline a special event at St. Louis de Montfort Academy. His Eminence Cardinal Raymond Leo Burke will bless the Academy’s newly completed East Wing during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 25, 2026. The ceremony coincides with the Academy’s 30th anniversary, bringing together students, families, alumni, and … Read more
Holy Week ceremonies in Spain are famous worldwide for their beauty and splendor. Every year, magnificent floats with figures from the Passion are carried through the streets of Spain, accompanied by music, prayer and a love of tradition. The modern secular world has always had a problem with this display of popular piety that attracts … Read more
Governor Gavin Newsom’s ambitions are undeniable. He titled his recently published autobiography Young Man in a Hurry. He lives up to that aspect of his self-description. Several news outlets have presented him as the front-runner for his party’s presidential nomination in 2028, and he appears quite happy with that assessment. Smiles Don’t Correct Problems However, … Read more
Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s housing policies clearly reflect his “democratic” socialist approach. He focuses on rent freezes, tenant protections, and strict code enforcement, which he claims will help “everyday New Yorkers” escape the city’s housing crisis. He doesn’t mention how intrusive government regulations have largely contributed to the current crisis. The government is the defender of … Read more
For some time, the medical establishment in America has supported so-called transition surgeries for minors to become a member of the opposite sex. The “science” supposedly had spoken and no one dared contest it. However, the American Society for Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) has recently tossed a rather heavy stone into the placid waters of the … Read more
During the eighth and ninth centuries, the Vikings frequently plundered monasteries across Europe because they were isolated, poorly defended and held vast wealth, artifacts and livestock. With prayer and penance, the monks eventually prevailed and converted the Vikings. Today, something different is happening. A new round of sackings is underway. However, no Vikings or barbarians … Read more
The pro-abortion movement would like to think that New York City is its untouchable stronghold, where pro-lifers hold no sway or influence. But much to their chagrin, the International Gift of Life Walk marched down Broadway on March 25. The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family and Property (TFP) and its TFP-staffed … Read more
Numerous dioceses across the British Isles are seeing record numbers of incoming converts entering the Church this Easter, lending credence to what has been described by some as a quiet revival of religion across the land. “The Holy Name of Jesus our Savior is what unites all of us here today, that He, through His … Read more
