Commentary
Bishop Conley’s homily for the 2026 March for Life Vigil Mass
In his homily, Bishop James Conley said, “ bishops teach that there are other very grave threats to the life and dignity of the human person, including euthanasia, gun violence, terrorism, the death penalty, human trafficking. There are also the…
When Catholic bishops criticize presidents, pay attention
It has been an unusually intense few days for American bishops regarding the policies of the Trump administration. Bishop Robert Barron of Winona-Rochester, Minnesota, deplored the “violence, retribution, threats, protests, deep suspicion of one…
Why are Bible sales soaring in Britain?
The uptick in Bible purchases appears to be largely driven by young adults. And this is probably because the Bible has no political agenda, because it provides a compelling roadmap for life, and, of course, because it is true. J.R.R. Tolkien…
The great Christian reset – The Catholic Thing
Jonathon Van Maren, First Things Thursday, January 22, 2026 A number of the world’s leading opinion makers, some of them formerly atheist, have embraced Christianity. Among them are authors Niall Ferguson and his wife, Ayan Hirsi Ali. “I have a…
Help wanted: The Holy See’s coming diplomatic vacancies
Germany’s long-serving apostolic nuncio turned 75 on Tuesday, reaching the age at which bishops are expected to tender their resignations to the pope. Archbishop Nikola Eterović celebrated his milestone birthday Jan. 20, days after a private…
The rise and fall of ‘gay’ activism
Scott Yenor, First Things Wednesday, January 21, 2026 The Pride flag is progressive America’s banner. Before it was unfurled, most gays stayed in the closet. With the advent of Pride, they became out and proud. Over time, gay pride came to be…
Why Greenland suddenly matters – The Catholic Thing
Javier Villamor, European Conservative Wednesday, January 21, 2026 For most of modern history, Greenland barely registered in global politics. It was widely seen as a distant, ice-covered territory with little influence beyond its immediate…
MLK: He Was So Much Better than We Are
Prof. Pakaluk writes: “I’ve never to be honest been a fan of MLK day. His sexual ethics make him someone you don’t want to hold up as a model, to anyone. . . . But John Ellis this morning posted an excerpt from the speech that MLK gave to…
‘Behold the Lamb of God: The most dangerous phrase in history
Gavin Ashenden, New English Catholic Tuesday, January 20, 2026 “Behold the Lamb of God” –the cry of John the Baptist on seeing Jesus at the River Jordan—is the most significant battle cry of the ancient world. The struggle in human affairs has…
‘Non Nobis Domine’: Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza on giving glory to God
In a season of triumph and acclaim, Indiana Hoosiers Catholic quarterback Fernando Mendoza echoes Psalm 113 (Not for us, Lord) sung for centuries by believers who knew that victory, like defeat, ultimately belongs not to man but to God. Indiana…