The Editorial. December 2, 2024. National Catholic Register. Original Article. EDITORIAL: Lai’s testimony in court has highlighted the unswerving determination of this heroic Chinese Catholic to tell the truth — no matter the personal cost. Media magnate Jimmy Lai, who has been unjustly imprisoned in solitary confinement for nearly four years because of his support…

Karla Dorweiler. November 12, 2024. Detroit Catholic. Original Article. Moral philosopher Theresa Farnan offers practical wisdom on human identity during Lay Ecclesial Minister (LEM) speaker series DETROIT — The topic of gender ideology was top of mind at Sacred Heart Major Seminary on Nov. 7 as lay faithful, parish leaders and volunteers gathered for the annual…

George Weigel. November 13, 2024. First Things. Original Article. In the annals of historical boorishness, it would be hard to find something more egregious than the Holy See’s timing as it renewed its 2018 agreement with the People’s Republic of China, which allows the Chinese Communist party a significant role in the appointment of Catholic…

Mathew McDonald. November 11, 2024. National Catholic Register. Original Article. Bishops should discuss and act on a recent report that Catholic hospitals have provided “pediatric sex-change services” for patients 17 and younger, two bishops told EWTN News recently. Their comments come as the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops holds its annual fall meeting in Baltimore,…

Nina Shea.October 22, 2024. National Review. Original Article. They stand as a testament to the reality that China represses the Catholic Church along with all its other religions. Pope Francis remains enthusiastic about the Vatican’s provisional agreement with China on the appointment of bishops. He recently told journalists it is a “good result” of dialogue. Yet repression…