Catholic Commentary: Deal Hudson
How to Vote Catholic
A guide to voting based on Catholic moral and social teaching.
President Obama Meets with Catholic Journalists
Preferred to consider his Catholic glass half full.
The Great Philosopher Who Became Catholic
Mortimer Adler helped bring so many into the Church.
The Good News about Our Bishops
More strong leadership in the future.
Catholic Writer Tells a Pro-Life Horror Story
Fighting to live in the face of a creator who wants to murder him.
Vatican Newspaper Editor Digs Deeper Hole
Vian: "He didn't seem a pro-abortion president."
When Did David Letterman Stop Being Funny?
Letterman's "joke" about Governor Sarah Palin's 14-year-old daughter.
The Basement of the Culture of Death
The argument over abortion is about what is intolerable.
Is the Future of the Christian Vote in Doubt?
"The truth wins out when it is given effective voice."
Evil, In the Name of God
Will leave you changed and forever on guard against the abuse of divine law.
Vatican Newspaper Provides Obama's 2012 Campaign Message
A dream come true for President Obama's Catholic outreach effort.
Will Rev. Federico Lombardi Resign from the Vatican Press Office?
Six major gaffs that have occurred during Father Lombardi's directorship.
Michael Sean Winters of America Magazine Implies that I'm an Anti-Semite
Is this the kind of voice and tone we should expect from America?
Is the "Jewish State" Another Obstacle to the Peace Process?
They fear the immediate impact on refugees, borders, and their identity.
Catholics in Congress - The Ongoing Scandal
The pro-life voting records of Catholics in the 111th Congress.
The Bishops Who Speak... and Those Who Don't
Do the majority of U.S. bishops agree with Notre Dame?
Will Benedict XVI Challenge Palestinian and Israeli Extremism?
The only solution is one that recognizes the legitimate rights of both communities.
Notre Dame Fumbles Its Obama Offensive
"Notre Dame... has forgotten what it means to be Catholic."
Christian Zionism, Evangelicals, and Israel
Why Evangelicals have become such a strong political lobby for Israel.
Will New Jersey Elect a Pro-Life Catholic Governor?
As of a few days ago, a pro-life Catholic held the lead.
Are Canadian Bishops Helping to Support Abortion in Mexico?
The evidence necessary for a serious and thorough investigation.
A Catholic Writer Who Does Not Turn Away
The Body of This: Stories by Andrew McNabb
Ten Hard Facts Confronting Benedict XVI in the Holy Land
The Church must offer a universal message of hope.
The Pope Should Go to Gaza
Imagine the power of the Holy Father speaking...in the midst of the devastation.
Pro-Lifers on the Post Office Wall?
The Obama administration's attempt to label Christians as potential terrorists.
Palestinian Christians Look Toward the Papal Visit
The pope's desire to make a "personal pilgrimage" to the holy sites.
Benedict XVI and the Future of the Holy Land
"When it starts dying, we know all of us are going to die."
'The Right Is Mean, and the Left Is Foul'
An interesting difference between how conservatives and liberals are impolite.
Closing Ranks on Canon 915
Not news coverage that the Obama administration would want to deal with.
Taking on Goliath
If you think the pro-life movement has run out of energy and new ideas...
Notre Dame's President at a Crossroads
Father Jenkins has radically altered the perception of his leadership.
The Trial of Kathleen Sebelius
Illuminating her support for, and protection of, the late-term abortion procedure.
So Much For the "Mythical" Freedom of Choice Act
No such bill has been introduced in the current Congress.
Obama's Choice of Sebelius Heats Up the Pro-life Battle
Removing, one by one, all the restrictions set up against abortion.
Do the Nebraska Bishops Want Open Borders?
Presents spiritual enrichment and strengthening of faith in God's divine plan for all.
A Catholic College Where the Students Sing (In Latin)
Magdalen College: A place where students encounter Jesus Christ and His love.
What the Pope Should Know about Nancy Pelosi
One can never underestimate the impact of being in his presence.
Some Advice for Apostolates in a Time of Recession
Make sure donors know that your apostolate's mission is making a difference.
A Bishop in the Tradition of Cardinal O'Connor
Scranton's Bishop Joseph Francis Martino.
Bishop Dismisses FOCA Threat to Catholic Hospitals
USCCB: Impact of FOCA would go "far beyond even Roe."
New FCC Regulations Threaten Catholic Radio
Regulates the range of opinions that should be heard on a radio station.
Exposing the 'Abortion Reduction' Scam
Education, health care, counseling -- that effort cannot be reduced to just these.
How Beauty Can Renew the Catholic Church
Key to Catholic renewal is found at the heart of what it means to practice the Faith.
Joy, Golf, and a Life Well Lived
Joy lifted him beyond the obstacles that discourage most men.
Adoption - A Love Story
"I was smiling so hard my face hurt."
The Political Future of the Pro-Life Movement
"...encourage and support pro-life candidates in both parties."
Will History Repeat Itself in Gaza?
It has been tried before, and it failed.
My New Year's Wish for the Church
So great a gift demands to be shared.
Bombing Gaza Won't Make Israel Safer
Until Gaza is allowed some measure of freedom and access to external markets.
Christmas Morning - The Rules
The feast...seemed even sweeter then because we followed the rules.
Obama Refuses to Buckle Under Pressure From Gay Activists
I must admit, I certainly didn't expect it.
Change is Coming to the Nation's Abortion Laws
The attitude...is imperial, determined, and uncompromising.
Catholic Politicians Funded by Abortion Lobby
...to the tune of more than $9 million.
Another Faithful Catholic Jumps into the Political Ring
Some new faces have begun to emerge in the GOP.
The Power of a Bold Bishop
Nothing stirs the pot like a bishop declaring his independence.
Ten Things for Which I'm Grateful This Thanksgiving
Offer thanks for the many blessings God has given us.
A Warning to the GOP
Will the Republican Party wave goodbye to religious conservatives?
The Jesuits Produce A Great Political Candidate
Joseph Cao represents a new generation of Catholics in politics.
Why Hitler Stole the Art of Europe
He sought total domination of the culture, especially its art and architecture.
Finding Perspective on Obama in Ireland
The message of the Christ should lighten the heart and soften the tongue.
Why I Will Vote for John McCain
All of my reasons in one place.
Is a Split in the GOP Inevitable?
Those who control the RNC would do well to study the Palin phenomenon.
Will "Faithful Citizenship" Win the Catholic Vote For Obama?
Did the bishops realize how it could be used in upcoming elections?
What Are We Doing?
The Catholic community should not honor those who act in defiance of our morals.
Texas Bishops Face Protests from Pro-Abortion Catholics
Too many...seminars on 'Faithful Citizenship' that don't put the life issues first.
Money - Making It, Spending It, And Giving It Away
An interview with Frank J. Hanna III...
How Will History Judge Catholics in the 2008 Election?
"Human life is sacred – all men must recognize that fact."
Last Safe Haven for Iraqi Christians Taken by Al-Qaeda
Justice is growing more remote, despite Iraqi and U.S. promises.
Will the Church Split Along Red and Blue Lines?
What impact could an Obama administration have on the Catholic Church?
Praying the Rosary for the Election
"A 'spiritual weapon' that 'batters the gates of hell.'"
Selling Obama as a Pro-Life Candidate
"It's exactly contrary to the teaching of the Catholic Church."
A Jesuit's Case for Barack Obama
So why not wish for the elimination of abortion?
Obama Campaign Calls Abortion Survivor Story a "Despicable Lie"
Criticizing his four votes against the Born Alive Infant Protection Act.
Obama's Faltering Religious Outreach Revs Up
"People of faith will judge the candidates on the basis of their voting record."
Creating a New Mt. Carmel... in America
Pilgrims can come on retreat and hear the preaching and conferences.
Taking the Time to Act Like Christians
One of the most remarkable moments of Christian reconciliation...
Obama's Political "Cloud of Unknowing"
Ignoring the scientific evidence establishing the fact that life begins at conception.
The McCain-Palin Ticket Renews the Culture Wars
The rejection of the feminist movement and all the promises made in its name.
Governor Palin Solves John McCain's Religion Problem
The foot soldiers of the Republican Party are back on the field.
A Grand Night for Singing - Why I Love Showtunes
"A joy that cannot, and will not, be contained..."
Saving the Christians of Iraq
Iraq and the United States have to collaborate to maintain their safety.
Obama Flunks Rick Warren's Abortion Question
"That's above my pay grade."
Can Charity Prevail on the Internet?
That a relationship is virtual is no excuse for incivility.
You've Gotta Have Heart? How Obama Chooses Judges
His criteria for picking judges is troubling.
Is It Fair to Say Barack Obama Supports Infanticide?
It's a dramatic charge, but here are the facts.
The Trenton Times Gets It Wrong on Catholics and Voting
McCain's Opportunity, Obama's Challenge
Will the Iraqi Constitution Protect Christians?
The Catholic Left Meets in Philadelphia
An Irish Mystic Comes to Chicago
Obama Responds to the Infanticide Charge
Iraqi Bishops Ask for Help Protecting their Flock
Survey Takes a Revealing New Look at Religious Voters
John McCain Meets With Catholic Leaders in Philadelphia
Receiving Messages from God in Ireland?
John McCain Is Losing the Religious Right
May Faithful Catholics Criticize Bishops Publicly?
Are Religious Conservatives and the GOP Heading for Divorce?
A Catholic Composer to Watch...
Why the Media Rejected John Hagee's Apology
How Obama's Catholics Will Dodge the Infanticide Question
Why Are the Christians Leaving the Holy Land?
Who Are Obama's Catholic Supporters?
Institutionalized Dissent Greets the Holy Father
Can Obama Use Iraq to Win the Catholic Vote?
Catholics Organize to Elect Barack Obama
Pope Receives Muslim Critic of Osama bin Laden
Jesuit University President Attacks George Weigel
Barack Obama's Problematic Religious Outreach
Catholic Left Beats McCain with Hagee Stick
Did California Really Ban Homeschooling?
San Francisco Pro-Lifers Start a Film Festival
When There Is Too Much Religion In Politics
Barack Obama's Catholic Problem
Georgia Bishops Oppose State Human Life Amendment
Douglas Kmiec and the Lure of Obama
Preacher Man: Barack Obama and the Gospel of Liberalism
A Catholic College Stands Up for the Faith
A John Paul II Catholic Runs for Office in Florida
McCain Scores with Catholics on Super Tuesday
Nation's Top Pro-Life Judicial Activist Speaks Out On John McCain
Are U.S. Dollars Supporting Abortion in China?
Is the Catholic Vote Giving John McCain the GOP Lead?
Senator Brownback on the Case for John McCain
Anti-Catholic Bias in Georgetown AIDS Report
Huckabee Fails to Attract Catholic Voters
Why Barack Obama Will Not Win the Catholic Vote
Mike Huckabee's Anti-Catholic Problem
The Trouble With Mitt Romney's Pro-Life Conversion
Bishop Says Catholic Schools Are Not the First Priority
Why The Republicans Won't Nominate Rudy Giuliani
Campaign 2008: A Conversation with John McCain
Obama Advisor is Well Known Dissenting Catholic
God Goes on Trial in San Francisco
University of St. Thomas Snubs Archbishop
Giuliani Adviser is an Accused Pedophile Priest?
Bishops Say Immigrants' Needs Come Before Border Security
Did the Bishops Punish Archbishop Burke?
Boston Cardinal Rebukes Democrats on Abortion
Time Editor Calls Hillary Clinton a 'Moral Conservative'
Muzzling the Bishops With 'Civility'
Rebellion Against the Pope Over the Latin Mass
Over Eighty American Catholic Leaders Urge Support of Humanae Vitae
Why the Democrats Are Blue: A Conversation with Mark Stricherz
Will Homosexuality Soon Be Promoted By Law?
Birth Control Pills To Be Distributed To 6th Graders
High Noon at College of the Holy Cross
Has James Dobson Created an Opening for Mitt Romney?
Will Dr. James Dobson Damage the Christian Vote?
The Last Carmelite Monks in America?
16 Catholic Senators Vote to Fund Abortion
Why I Am a Catholic Republican
Ten Questions with Senator Sam Brownback
Refuting the Attacks on Mother Teresa
Can Fred Thompson Win Over Religious Conservatives?
Pavarotti, a Voice That Will Never Die
Pro-Life Physicians Have Fewer Malpractice Claims
An Evangelical Ponders the Presidency
Ten Things Republicans Must Do To Keep the Religious Vote
Love Where There Could Have Been Hate
Reaction to the State of the Church in America
I hope Church leaders will find these rankings interesting and helpful.
John Paul the Great
Pope John Paul II understood modernity from the inside out.
Saint Malachi Predicts the Election of Pope Benedict XVI
Could it mean that the end is near?
The Marriage Amendment Fails... For Now
A look at how the Catholic senators voted.
A Little Hard to Believe
Senator John Kerry's inconsistencies on abortion.
Lobbying For The Bishops
Statement says "Catholic institutions should not honor those who act in defiance of our fundamental
Dominant-Issue Voters
The "right to life is a moral principle that sits at the foundation of morality itself."
Catholic Opinion By the Numbers
Eye-opening summary of the landmark study conducted by Crisis Magazine.
Passion, Not Prejudice
"...would it were that more men had such courage."
The Dissenter's Secret Meeting
Liberals meet with bishops to discuss the future Church.
12 Myths Every Catholic Should Be Able To Answer
Study them. Memorize them. Be prepared.
Rick Santorum Is Right
Devout Catholic falsely accused of "gay-bashing."
Making Our Own Decisions
Trusting political leadership in a time of war.
Are Your Kids Safe in a Catholic College?
Arm your children with a solid foundation BEFORE they go to college.
War for Oil?
A few things that the "No Blood For Oil" folks seem to be missing.
A Dark Day for Pro-Abortionists
Voters choose life during recent election.
"Voice of the Faithful" Shows Its Stripes
"There's something vaguely satisfying about seeing VOTF discredit itself."
Remembering September 11th
May we all find hope in our hearts today.
Another Look At Voice of the Faithful
Comments about a recent letter defending VOTF.
Rome Rejects While the Bishops "Reflect"
The flaws of the Dallas policy and the recent statement on Jews.
A Close Look at Voice of the Faithful
"VOTF is simply another group of dissenters, plain and simple."
The Bishop's Secret Letter
Eight American bishops call for a Plenary Council.
The Alternative World Youth Day
Challenge the Church's pathetic attempt to lure away young people.
How To Make Sure "Catholic" Colleges Really Are
It's time to "start expecting them to live up to their name."
After Dallas - Disappointment and Hope
Two bright spots that give us hope for the future.
How to Refute Arguments Against Priestly Celibacy
How to respond when people challenge your faith.
Liberals Planning for Vatican III?
The National Catholic Reporter's latest ridiculous cover story.
10 Myths About Priestly Pedophilia
The truth about the scandals in the Church.
Stop the Cheering
To be Catholic means recognizing the authority of a position, not a person.
A Time for Caution
We must avoid a witch-hunt for homosexual priests.
Public Lynching of the Priesthood
Celibacy is "unnatural" because "we are just animals."
Harvard's Catholic Voice
Closet Catholics cast the first stone.
It's Not About Celibacy
Celibacy is not the cause of priestly pedophilia.
Government Cannot Love
Jim Towey learned his lessons from the man in Bed #46.
Postmodern Buchanan
My thoughts about Pat Buchanan.
A City Divided: How Israel's Wall Is Splitting the Holy Land
