Papal Encyclical

Answering the Question of Every Human Life

Every person is born with a heart, mind, and conscience that desire to seek truth and goodness—but these can only be found in an atmosphere of genuine freedom.  by Seamus Hasson, Mar 22, 2016 Dignitatis Humanae, the Second Vatican Council’s Declaration on Religious Freedom, teaches that... read more

What the Catholic Church really teaches about population control

By Pete Baklinski December 23, 2015 (LifeSiteNews) -- Has the Catholic Church suddenly joined mainstream ‘climate change’ doomsayers who push for global population control that they say will save the environment, save numerous animals verging on extinction, and ultimately save the planet? If... read more

Food prices: financial speculation is a red herring

By Philip Booth, Institute of Economic Affairs, 18 December 2015 Pope Francis has frequently described the present global financial system as an “economy that kills”. He often specifically criticizes speculation on food prices. Addressing the UN this year, he said: “Beginning in 2008 the... read more

Vatican II and Religious Freedom: Rupture or Authentic Development?

The authors of a new book on “Dignitatis Humanae” argue that the Declaration grounds the right to religious freedom in the obligation to seek the truth, especially the truth about God By Carl E. Olson, November 11, 2015 One of the most contentious and heavily debated topics in the Church... read more

THE VORTEX—SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE

by Michael Voris, S.T.B., November 10, 2015, The Vortex   One the great signs of the loss of Catholic identity is the contemporary Catholics' blind acceptance of the political notion of separation of Church and State. For the record, this notion is completely unCatholic. Separation of Church... read more

Brave Cardinal Pell challenges Pope Francis’s dogma on climate change

By Damian Thompson  ‘The Church has got no mandate from the Lord to pronounce on scientific matters.’ In that one sentence, Cardinal Pell puts his finger on what is wrong with Laudato Si‘, Pope Francis’s encyclical on the environment. In that document, Francis waded into an argument... read more

11 Things You Probably Won’t Hear about Pope Francis’ Encyclical

By The Editors, Published on June 19, 2015 The official version of Pope Francis’ eco-encyclical Laudato Si was released this morning. While much of the media focus will be on the sections devoted to climate change and global warming, here are eleven things from the encyclical you probably... read more

Holy Hypocrisy and Hot Air

By Michelle Malkin, Jun 24, 2015 Unlike Pope Francis, I believe that air-conditioning and the capitalists responsible for the technology are blessings to the world. Perhaps the head of the Catholic Church, who condemned "the increasing use and power of air-conditioning" last week in a... read more

‘Laudato Si’ ignores real gains for the environment and the poor

By Steven W. Mosher, Population Research Institute July 8, 2015 (LifeSiteNews) -- As the father of nine children, I am necessarily no fan of “out-of-control consumerism.” On the home front, our “consumerism,” such that it is, is rationed to meet our needs, not our wants. Nor could we... read more

“Laudato Si'” and Romano Guardini

"Laudato Si'" and Romano Guardini The influence of the theologian and cultural critic Guardini and his distinctive take on modernity is evident throughout Pope Francis' encyclical By Fr. Robert Barron, June 24, 2015 In 1986, after serving in a variety of capacities in the Jesuit province... read more

Pope’s “Climate Change” Letter Brandished at UN, Its Condemnation of Abortion Ignored

By Stefano Gennarini, J.D.      | June 25, 2015 NEW YORK, June 26 (C-Fam) Pope Francis’ new encyclical on the environment made an impact on UN negotiations this week. But in the rush to emphasize its input on climate change, his forceful condemnation of abortion and population control... read more