Catholicism and the concrete pursuit of peace how and where to draw the line — is a concrete thorn in the Church, evidence of the real effort. For years, Catholic theology—and perhaps the Church itself—has faced an unresolvable dilemma when it comes to peace. The more decisive and radical the stance against war, the less […]
Have Catholics missed an opportunity to engage Thiel on theology? There is no need to be dismissive and snob. His effort means we should be open to talk to him. Peter Thiel faced heavy criticism from Italian theological circles aligned with the pontificates of Pope Leo XIV and his predecessor, Francis, during his lectures in […]
In his video message for the “Rededication of the United States to God” on May 17, former Archbishop of New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan remarked that the U.S. Catholic Bishops Conference will consecrate the nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus on June 11. The timing of this consecration, as well as the historical significance […]
King Charles’s address to Congress in Washington was a masterpiece of British humor and rhetoric. It received applause and consensus from both parties because he addressed Congress as a whole. At the same time, it was a carefully crafted diplomatic attempt to mend fences between the two sides of the Atlantic, with religion at its […]
Trump’s presidency is the latest development of a long way where those “left behind” rallied for a new messianism that changed the old deism of the framers and ushered in a new religious-political wave of the US. Currently, judgment seems to prevail over understanding when it comes to the United States. However, without understanding, judgment […]
A certain form of messianism has been woven into the cultural and political fabric of the United States from the very beginning. It is within this historical framework that Trump’s making of the Messiah should be understood. The day when the Supreme Court granted Trump immunity regarding the events of January 6, 2021, represents the […]
Can one ask for God’s blessing in prayer for a war that spares no defenseless or blameless civilians? Secretary of Defense Peter Hegseth—renamed Secretary of War by the current U.S. administration’s thirst for power—believes it is both possible and necessary. Since the start of the war against Iran, which the United States is waging alongside […]
