Guest Columnist
The 'therapeutic cloning' of human embryos
The embryos killed are the first class of victims; the second class of victims will be the rest of us.... Read more
What would your parish look like if...?
Despite the way my office usually looks, I’m something of a perfectionist. It’s not that I always see the glass... Read more
President Obama put politics ahead of people with Gosnell case
Fort Hood. Tucson. Aurora. Newtown. Boston.These are just a few of the tragedies that have taken place over the past... Read more
The heroes of Sundance
In January the Sundance Film festival “canonized” the work of late term abortionists in the United States, and gushed unbounded... Read more
Was Jesus a hipster?
In 2008 everyone was talking about Barack Obama’s history as a community organizer. Those on the political right wrongly assumed... Read more
The President needs a history lesson
In the spring of 1983, President Ronald Reagan did something highly unusual for a sitting president. He wrote and published... Read more
The Gosnell story and its lessons
Some stories, no matter how unsettling, just can't be ignored – even when some people are determined to look away.The... Read more
The defense of marriage in France
Editor's note: In comments originally made to Christian Family, France and provided to CNA, Bishop Jean Laffitte of the Pontifical... Read more
Do infertile couples clinch the case for same-sex marriage?
Nope. All infertilities are not equal. There is a crucial difference between an infertile heterosexual union and an impotent homosexual... Read more
Pope Francis and allegations amid the fog of a war
It was expected that there would be an effort question the reputation of Pope Francis in some of the mass... Read more
Have we really read Pope Benedict? The essential itinerary he left us
Let’s be blunt: have we really read Pope Benedict, arguably one of the greatest popes in history? I won’t inquire... Read more
The death of journalism at the Irish Times
On Friday, Feb. 22, Mr. Paddy Agnew of the Irish Times, descended to what can only be described as new... Read more
After the resignation
Pope Benedict’s decision to renounce the papacy has shocked the world. For most people, inside and outside of the Church... Read more
The Heroes of Sundance
Less than two weeks ago, the Sundance Film festival “canonized” the work of late term abortionists in the United States,... Read more
Lessons from a fearless shepherd: Bishop John D'Arcy
Northern Indiana has lost a great leader, shepherd, priest and friend with the passing of Bishop John Michael D'Arcy. As... Read more
The danger of the Gospel
Have you ever heard of Fr. Robert Barron? If not, then it’s about time that you do. He put out... Read more
A second look at porn: Part three
“A second look at porn” is a three part series. This is the final installment treating the theme of everlasting... Read more
Pope Benedict XVI's decision to retire is loving, courageous
In April 2005, Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger gathered in Rome with his brother cardinals. With the world watching, he buried his... Read more
A second look at porn: Part two
“A second look at porn” is a three part series. The first installment addressed the education of freedom. This second... Read more
Commonweal disputes Bishop DiMarzio about Margaret Sanger
In a Jan. 23, 2013 column entitled “Deeper Into the Culture of Death,” Bishop DiMarzio of Brooklyn drew attention to... Read more
