The Rule of Law and the Francis Pontificate

The problem for the Church’s life, and for the application of justice, comes when the Pope appears to convey disregard or indifference for the uniform application of the law—even laws he has written—choosing to ignore them or apply them to some while reserving different treatment for others. The role of law in the life of … Read more

The Catholic Origins of Thanksgiving

Myths about the pilgrims and religious freedom have obscured some surprising truths about this great American holiday. Did you know that Thanksgiving is a Catholic holiday? True, it’s not on the Church calendar. And it is celebrated only in America, whereas Church holidays are universal. Our national holiday is certainly an event that has taken … Read more

How the Gill Foundation funds the undermining of Church moral teaching

Ambassador Scott Miller and his “husband” Tim Gill have now apparently shifted their focus to directly challenging Catholic teachings through providing huge grants to New Ways Ministry. George Soros’ Open Society Institute is often blamed for providing funding to faux Catholic organizations—like the now-defunct Catholics United and Catholics in Alliance for the Common Good—in an … Read more