THE DECLINE OF CRITICAL THINKING For much of the 20th century, critical thinking meant something precise: the disciplined use of logic, evidence, and reason to reach sound conclusions. It was the intellectual backbone of education—and by extension, of a functioning...

Christ was once crucified upon Golgotha; today He is crucified in America’s kitchens, bathrooms, and bedrooms where chemical abortion turns the home into a hidden killing ground. St. John Paul II warned that “when the sense of God is lost, the sense of man is also...

There are moments in Church history when Heaven seems to hold its breath—when truth is no less radiant, but its heralds grow hesitant. Our age stands upon such a precipice. The faithful look to Rome for the voice of Peter, yet hear only the murmur of committees. Once,...

The COVID-19 pandemic, which swept across the globe beginning in 2020, has entered history not only as a public health crisis but as a moral and spiritual test. For the Holy Roman Catholic Church, this was a moment to witness to Faith, courage, and Sacramental...

In the twilight of modern humanism, where biotechnology meets artificial intelligence, human life itself is increasingly approached as a technical problem to be solved rather than a mystery to be received. The rise of in vitro fertilization (IVF) — and its merger with...

The death penalty has long stood at the center of philosophical, legal, and theological debates. Its defenders see in it the highest form of retributive justice, while opponents denounce it as an affront to human dignity. Recent comments by Pope Leo have suggested...

Introductory Commentary From Vicki YamasakiIn this penetrating critique of Pope Leo XIV’s apostolic exhortation Dilexi Te, Professor Timothy J.A. O’Donnell warns that the document signals a troubling theological shift. From a traditional Catholic vantage, Dilexi Te...

The modern movement of transgender activism has not only advanced personal claims of gender self-definition but has also given rise to powerful community organizations. These organizations are often structured around the philosophical underpinnings of gender identity...

The recent decision by Cardinal Blase Cupich to present a lifetime achievement award to Senator Dick Durbin, a Catholic politician with a well-documented record of supporting abortion rights, has provoked a storm of controversy within the Catholic Church. Many bishops...

In very recent weeks, a controversy has erupted in Catholic discussions following remarks attributed to Pope Leo XVI in an interview with Crux Now (also reported by LifeSite News). According to these reports, Pope Leo said: “People want the Church doctrine to change,...

On the morning of August 27, 2025, worshippers gathered for Mass at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis. Children from the attached school filled the pews with parents and parishioners. Suddenly, gunfire shattered the stained-glass windows. Two children died,...