Day: January 5, 2023

Crowds of Faithful Bid Pope Benedict XVI Farewell

The Vatican had warned that it would be a “simple” ceremony. The hearts of the many faithful present were heavy after the death of the holy man who, in his silence and retirement, had remained a reference point of faith and wisdom for them.

Whereby Hangs the Tale, Marcel Proust?

It’s obvious Proust knew a great deal about art and architecture and music; he was a keen observer of human behavior, but he can take a moment and turn it into an eternity.

Putting Man Above Truth

Tyranny can grow in the soil of freedom—all it takes is planting the wrong seeds.

French Bakeries Under Threat of Massive Closures

Given the importance of bread in the diet of the French, but also in their collective imagination, the increasing number of bakery closures could well be the signal of a serious social revolt.

Crowds of Faithful Bid Pope Benedict XVI Farewell

Crowds of Faithful Bid Pope Benedict XVI Farewell

The Vatican had warned that it would be a “simple” ceremony. The hearts of the many faithful present were heavy after the death of the holy man who, in his silence and retirement, had remained a reference point of faith and wisdom for them.

January 5, 2023
German Defense Minister’s Position Precarious Following Latest Gaffe

German Defense Minister’s Position Precarious Following Latest Gaffe

While there is a clear desire within much of the political establishment for Christine Lambrecht to be replaced, Chancellor Scholz is not too keen on sacrificing his fellow SDP party member.

January 5, 2023
Scotland Police Rename Pedophiles As “Minor Attracted People” at Direction of EU

Scotland Police Rename Pedophiles As “Minor Attracted People” at Direction of EU

Critics say the use of the term ‘minor-attracted person’ is a blatant attempt to normalize pedophilia.

January 5, 2023
Whereby Hangs the Tale, Marcel Proust?

Whereby Hangs the Tale, Marcel Proust?

It’s obvious Proust knew a great deal about art and architecture and music; he was a keen observer of human behavior, but he can take a moment and turn it into an eternity.

January 5, 2023
Putting Man Above Truth

Putting Man Above Truth

Tyranny can grow in the soil of freedom—all it takes is planting the wrong seeds.

January 5, 2023
Spain’s Left-Liberal Coalition Clashes Over Record Month of Murders of Women 

Spain’s Left-Liberal Coalition Clashes Over Record Month of Murders of Women 

The pointing of fingers has come as a result of a record: eleven women being murdered in the month of December.

January 5, 2023
French Bakeries Under Threat of Massive Closures

French Bakeries Under Threat of Massive Closures

Given the importance of bread in the diet of the French, but also in their collective imagination, the increasing number of bakery closures could well be the signal of a serious social revolt.

January 5, 2023
Russia Faces Backlash for New Year’s Eve Attack

Russia Faces Backlash for New Year’s Eve Attack

The attack marks the highest number of troops Russia has officially recognized as fallen in battle since the start of the Russian invasion in February 2022.

January 5, 2023
First Non-Binary Priest for the Church of England

First Non-Binary Priest for the Church of England

The vicar claims the “history of biblical interpretation is littered with the opinions of rich, white, straight, cisgender, able-bodied, neurotypical men.”

January 5, 2023
Through the Church Year with Thomas Aquinas

Through the Church Year with Thomas Aquinas

The theology of St. Thomas Aquinas is suitable for leading today’s secular and increasingly godless world back to the salvation of the Gospel.

January 5, 2023