CNA Columns
Viva Cristo Rey!
The new feature film “For Greater Glory” tells the story of the Mexican Cristero war, which broke out in the... Read more
Political partisanship
A prominent Republican congressman, a Catholic, says his economic proposals reflect the social doctrine of the Church. Statements from the... Read more
Fundamental Peril
The warm days of May became warmer as the month moved on, and we are not talking about the weather... Read more
Tim Russert: a model for broadcast journalists
In this presidential year, intemperate voices of broadcast journalists recall the moderate tone of Tim Russert who died suddenly four... Read more
Free to love — chastely
In March, Pope Benedict XVI told a group of U.S. bishops that our culture needs to discover “an integrated, consistent... Read more
Dear Diary
With the summer months almost upon us, New York City is sure to be swarming with tourists gazing at skyscrapers... Read more
Why it's okay to be against heresy and for imposing one's will on others
Last week, two prominent Catholic women—Kathleen Sebelius in an address to the graduates of Georgetown University’s public policy school, and... Read more
Court nominations
With the exception of Bush v. Gore, which in effect confirmed George W. Bush’s victory in the 2000 presidential election,... Read more
For Greater Glory
Forget the comic book characters because this summer’s must-see movie is “For Greater Glory.” A timeless and timely film, "For... Read more
At the Heart of the Gospel: the interpersonal communion of hearts
George Weigel poignantly has called the period of Blessed John Paul II’s final suffering and death the “Last Encyclical”. In... Read more
Rublev’s Trinity
This Sunday, the Church celebrates the feast of the Trinity, the central mystery of Christianity, the mystery of God who... Read more
The new evangelization and seminaries
Just last week it was announced that I have been named the new Rector/President of Mundelein Seminary, my alma mater... Read more
Pentecost and beyond
Pentecost Sunday marks the Church’s birthday, and, as members of this Body of Christ, we too celebrate our ecclesial natal... Read more
Coercion in the name of freedom?
The "Freedom From Religion Foundation" has placed a full-page ad in the Washington Post. It urges Catholics to "quit the... Read more
'Indivisible' brings sound reasoning to political melee
Flipping on the news on any given day can be overwhelming, and trying to form a political stance from it... Read more
Truth, not words, will win the marriage debate
President Obama’s announcement that he supports same-sex marriage underlines the urgent need for the Church to launch a massive new... Read more
In Defense of Conscience and Civility
For months America’s bishops have attempted to work with the current Administration to ensure adequate First Amendment religious freedom protection... Read more
The brooding Spirit
Despite the Lord’s post-Resurrection appearances, the disciples remained clueless as to how they should proclaim the good news. How would... Read more
Obama devolves
The President has twisted immutable truths in the Constitution and Christianity into their opposites. Both Vice-President Joseph Biden and President Barack... Read more
Freedom in America: An Answer
A continuation of Bishop Serratelli’s “Freedom in America: the Question,” published on CNA on May 3, 2012. In 1992, the... Read more
