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 this second part, … 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 its allies. However, … 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 weather refused to … 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 its conclusive ‘reception’ … Read more
From the chilly Michigan lakes along the Canadian border down to the dry and sunny Texas ranch towns along the Gulf of America—and more than 1,000 places in between—Catholics stood strong in defense of God’s marriage as one man and one woman. People endured all types of weather to bravely pray in public spaces to … Read more
On June 29-30, 2024, debauchery reigned on the streets of San Francisco. That weekend, it was not merely tolerated but rather sponsored by the city. This was the City by the Bay’s great social celebration—the Pride Festival. The event goes back to 1970 when a few paraders marched down Polk Street to City Hall and … 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 political positions, he … Read more
As the Ukraine war rages, several myths circulate that do more damage on the battlefield than drones and weapons. These misconceptions aim to discourage Ukraine and diminish Western support. One such myth is that American public opinion is opposed to the war. Some media have managed to create the impression that Americans are tired of … Read more
On March 28, hundreds gathered on the grounds of the Kansas Capitol Building to protest a Satanic Black Mass. The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family, and Property (TFP) organized the rally of reparation and protest. After the rally, the news spread quickly that someone had intervened to prevent the desecration of a … 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 nation went dark … Read more
