George Weigel
George Weigel, a Catholic American author, was born on April 17, 1951. He has written many books and articles, covering topics such as St. John Paul II, Catholicism in America, and cultural issues. Some of his works include, Witness to Hope: The Biography of St. John Paul II and most recently, Not Forgotten: Elegies For, and Reminiscences Of, a Diverse Cast of Characters, Most of Them Admirable, published in 2021. He now is a Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center in Washington D.C.
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Synod, Zen, and Sinicization: Vatican’s China deal sparks tensions
Cardinal Joseph Zen and George Weigel voice sharp critiques of the Synod on Synodality. Read more
Pontifical Academy for Life is betraying its founder, JPII biographer George Weigel says
George Weigel, biographer of St. John Paul II, lamented that the Pontifical Academy for Life has betrayed Dr. Jérôme Lejeune,... Read more
Benedict XVI: thinker, preacher, saint? Scholars and former students discuss legacy
Some scholars and former students of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI raised the prospect of the late pontiff’s canonization and recognition... Read more
George Weigel on what the Vatican can learn from JPII’s diplomacy with Russia
The papal biographer said the Vatican ought to realize that ‘appeasement of communist regimes never works.’ Read more
George Weigel: Pope Francis’ Motu Proprio ‘unnecessary’ and ‘cruel’
In an essay published on First Things on Wednesday, July 21st, Pope John Paul II biographer described Pope Francis Motu... Read more
George Weigel lauds ‘thoroughly lovable’ John Paul II 101 years after saint’s birth
The Polish pope was born in Wadowice, Poland, on May 18, 1920. Read more
George Weigel: Cardinal Cupich’s criticisms of Archbishop Gomez are baseless
Archbishop Jose Gomez, president of the U.S. bishops' conference, showed courage in releasing a statement on the day of President... Read more
George Weigel praises Courage apostolate for fidelity, heroic witness
Catholic author George Weigel this week praised the heroic witness displayed by members of Courage, an apostolate that ministers to... Read more
JPII biographer says 'pathological' McCarrick 'lied to’ the pope
George Weigel, Distinguished Senior Fellow of the Ethics and Public Policy Center and a biographer of St. John Paul II, told... Read more
Criticism of Cardinal Dolan letter 'silly,' Weigel publisher says
The publisher of a new book by papal biographer George Weigel said Tuesday that it sent Weigel’s latest text to... Read more
George Weigel: ‘Catholic lite’ and Vatican finances will top next pope’s agenda
Evangelizing countries where the faith has been watered down and resolving the ongoing financial crisis in the Vatican are challenges... Read more
How St. John Paul II 'bent the course of history'
Papal biographer George Weigel said that St. John Paul II demonstrated “the power of religious and moral conviction to bend... Read more
A tour of Saint John Paul II's Poland
St. John Paul II had just celebrated the closing Mass of his historic trip to his home country of Poland... Read more
Ancient Lenten pilgrimage comes to life through new book
Author and scholar George Weigel says his newly-released book offers readers the opportunity experience a centuries-old Lenten practice from Rome... Read more
Materialism, 'rejection' of Christianity factors in World War I
Scholar and author George Weigel proposed that World War I was caused and prolonged not only by political struggles and... Read more
George Weigel awarded for works on Blessed John Paul II
George Weigel was honored Oct. 22 with the Blessed John Paul II Award for the New Evangelization, for his work... Read more
