Catholic Studies publication

Two recent books suggest that, amidst challenges and problems, the pace of authentic Catholic renewal is accelerating in these United States

As the situation in Ukraine worsens, as democracy and civil-society wither, the near-silence of the Obama Administration becomes ever more shameful.

Pope Francis is willing to risk raising an occasional ruckus if it means that the heart of the Church’s message gets heard.

The Yanukovych-controlled Ukrainian parliament has rammed through new laws aimed at curbing, and eventually crushing, the EuroMaidan civic-renewal movement.

Despite long-standing historical and religious divisions, the churches of Ukraine are discovering a common cause: the moral and cultural renewal of Ukraine.

The poorest of the poor suffer most from marginalization: from being trapped outside the networks where human economic creativity flourishes.

The Ukrainian protests of the past two months have seen the spontaneous rebirth of civil society.

Every baptized Christian is baptized into a missionary vocation; everyone is called to offer others an invitation to experience the grace of God.

We are not in charge of our lives; God is. To know that is to live beyond restlessness, and to enter into that peace promised by the angelic host.

Cardinal George may be the most intellectually sophisticated bishop in the U.S., and more importantly, a courageous example of Christian brotherhood.

Two documents, recently sent from Lviv, usefully illustrate the dynamics of today’s Ukrainian drama.

Just in time for Christmas, EPPC Distinguished Senior Fellow George Weigel offers his annual book recommendations.