What a “modern” moment — the moment when well-known atheist Penn Jillette explains to self-described Catholic Piers Morgan what it means to be Catholic (at least,…
Once the cardinals enter the conclave and the doors of the Sistine Chapel are locked, the logistics involved in electing a new pope are quite involved…
We are used to Popes who transcend categories like “liberal” and “conservative.” (It almost happens naturally.) Pope Francis seems a little bit different. He seems positively…
“Behold, a faithful and prudent steward, whom the Lord set over his household.” – Entrance Antiphon, Joseph, Spouse of Mary, March 19 Dear Benedict, Emeritus Pontiff;…
Over at First Things I have an article in defense of priestly celibacy. Not surprisingly, many commentators on the left took the occasion of Benedict’s resignation…
Men who spend a lot of time around animals tend to pick up certain qualities of those animals. Smells, in particular, can cling rather stubbornly. Take…