Why the bishops’ statement on immigration is not important

Let’s look at the bishops’ statement on US immigration policy from a completely different angle. Forget the arguments for and against unrestricted immigration, for and against the Trump administration’s crackdown. Instead ask this question: Why are the bishops making any statement at all? We can all agree, regardless of our political perspectives, that the immigration … Read more

Forgiveness, by Fr. Sebastian White, O.P., Magnificat, August 2025

That is why the kingdom of heaven may be likened to a king who decided to settle accounts with his servants. Note that the kingdom of heaven is likened in the first place not to a location but to the king himself and his activity. For the Christian life is essentially a relationship with a … Read more

The manifest failure of the Vatican deal with China

There’s no need to sophisticated analysis; the numbers tell the story. In 2018, the Vatican entered into a secret agreement with Beijing, explaining that the goal was to ensure that every Chinese diocese was led by a bishop recognized by the Holy See. That goal is undoubtedly desirable. So after six years under the new … Read more

Parents Beware: These New Satanic Books for Kids Are No Laughing Matter

The devil is a copycat. While most children’s books have a noble goal – to teach, to inspire, to entertain – Satan himself seems to have guided the writing of some new books which are flying off the shelves, encouraging young children to pursue evil. One of the most popular titles among those who would … Read more