Anarchist protests, COVID lockdowns are our culture attempting to kill itself The question that remains is whether the Church, the People of God, will recognize the danger. Opinion Phil Lawler • Aug 11, 2020Jul 30, 2021
Vatican document blames coronavirus pandemic on man’s sins against environment The latest document from the Vatican, a reflection on the CO19 pandemic, is an embarrassment to the Catholic faithful. Opinion Phil Lawler • Jul 24, 2020Jul 30, 2021
Supreme Court’s new LGBT decision makes a dangerous lie the law of the land Bostock, like Roe and Obergefell — and for that matter like Dred Scott — threatens the stability of our Republic. Opinion Phil Lawler • Jun 17, 2020Jul 30, 2021
Even between ‘consenting adults,’ homosexuality in priests is still a major problem All sexual activities outside marriage are violations of chastity, and for a priest sworn to celibacy, homosexual acts are a serious moral problem. Opinion Phil Lawler • Jun 5, 2020Jul 30, 2021
US bishops’ ‘religious freedom week’ hints at ignoring govt’s suppression of churches for COVID Nothing about civic officials who have proposed to ban the celebration of Mass, or set their own standards for reception of Holy Communion. Opinion Phil Lawler • Jun 5, 2020Jul 30, 2021
Bishops should defy state rulings that worship is ‘non-essential’ The Church cannot, indeed must not, accept the presumption that the state knows what is good for the Church. Opinion Phil Lawler • May 22, 2020Jul 30, 2021
Vatican releases bafflingly vague statement about financial discipline ‘measures’ If you’re trying to develop a reputation for candor and transparency, this isn’t the way to go about it. Opinion Phil Lawler • May 6, 2020Jul 30, 2021
In homeschooling debate, opposing sides are gathering their forces for battle Bad news and good news in the fight to preserve parents' right to educate their own children. Opinion Phil Lawler • May 2, 2020Jul 30, 2021
Bishop commands Catholic brides and grooms to stay 2 meters apart during weddings No doubt Bishop Albert Thevenot will succeed in his objective, convincing young couples that they should not marry. Opinion Phil Lawler • Apr 29, 2020Jul 30, 2021
Two bishops’ advice to Catholics in Lenten crisis: Eat meat on Fridays The bishop of Boston and the bishop of Metuchen, N.J. declared to their flocks that Lenten abstinence from meat on Fridays is no longer binding. Opinion Phil Lawler • Mar 27, 2020Jul 30, 2021