Category: COMMENTARY

Pope Leo, an Icon of Fashion?

It seems a fashion magazine can be sensitive to the Papacy’s ‘pomp and circumstance.’

Flag Wars in Twee Town

The raising of national flags in a quiet English village shows just how serious things are.

Begum Back in Business?

While the ECHR’s founding mission was undoubtedly well-intentioned, it has since morphed into a tool for undermining democracy.

The Zabjelo Uprising: Fears of Turkish Neo-Ottomanism in Montenegro

The Zabjelo Uprising: Fears of Turkish Neo-Ottomanism in Montenegro

An influx of Turks raises concerns about radicalization, sectarian divides, and political shifts.

Christians Are Persecuted in Every Muslim-Majority Country

Christians Are Persecuted in Every Muslim-Majority Country

Western governments must make the protection of religious freedom a non-negotiable part of their foreign policy.

December 31, 2025
Pope Leo and Patriarch Bartholomew—Is Their “Unity of Faith” Possible?

Pope Leo and Patriarch Bartholomew—Is Their “Unity of Faith” Possible?

Unity by the lowest common denominator is not something the Bride of Christ wishes for and must thus be carefully avoided.

December 30, 2025
And God Created Brigitte Bardot

And God Created Brigitte Bardot

Brigitte Bardot was more than just a beauty: she was an allegory of France.

December 28, 2025
The Portuguese Left’s Attempts To Cancel Christmas Show Wokery Is Still Far from Dead

The Portuguese Left’s Attempts To Cancel Christmas Show Wokery Is Still Far from Dead

When schools remove Christmas symbols, they are not making space for diversity; they are signalling that the majority’s culture is unworthy of being observed or continued.

December 28, 2025
Can a Statue Be the Victim of Sexual Assault?

Can a Statue Be the Victim of Sexual Assault?

Parisian feminists prefer wasting their energy defending the rights of a statue over preventing attacks on real women.

December 27, 2025
Europe’s Forgotten Christians: Why the Greek Orthodox of the Near East Must Be Defended

Europe’s Forgotten Christians: Why the Greek Orthodox of the Near East Must Be Defended

What is at stake is more than the survival of a population: it is the preservation of a living heritage that links Europe to its earliest Christian roots.

December 27, 2025
The Gulag Beckons

The Gulag Beckons

We have been told repeatedly to be reasonable, to compromise. But the new totalitarians do not seek dialogue with us; they seek submission. Every concession—every retracted tweet, every groveling apology, every updated syllabus—only emboldens them. What can we do? Alvino-Mario Fantini has some suggestions.

December 26, 2025
Light in the North: A Scandinavian Christmas

Light in the North: A Scandinavian Christmas

The star in the window, the candles of Lucia, and the breaking of the bread—these are not just old habits. They are anchors that keep us rooted in our history, our family, and our faith.

December 25, 2025
Nativity Scenes: A Legacy of Faith and Resistance to Cherish

Nativity Scenes: A Legacy of Faith and Resistance to Cherish

One of the most touching testimonies of Christian faith resists attacks, and that is a good thing.

December 25, 2025
Christendom Rising: A Path for Hope

Christendom Rising: A Path for Hope

Europe must become Christendom again. We have no other choice, but it’s a merry one. A bright star is in the sky, all we must do is follow it.

December 24, 2025
The Second Vatican Council Reconsidered

The Second Vatican Council Reconsidered

The loss of sacred form goes hand in hand with the erosion of authority, hierarchy, and meaning. Yet precisely because the decline is now so advanced, the conditions for a genuine restoration may be emerging.

December 23, 2025