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“Satan’s smoke has made its way into the temple of God through some crack.” — Pope Paul VI, 1972 Popes since the 19th century have condemned socialism and communism. In 1848, Pope Pius the IX said, “You are aware indeed, that the goal of… Continue Reading →
We’ve been bombarded recently with people claiming that we should be ashamed of associating ourselves with the Catholic Church after it was determined that the Church forcibly assimilated Natives in Canada and killed a bunch of children in the process…. Continue Reading →
More than 100 former clerks for Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas signed an open letter defending his independence and integrity amid media reports that suggest he received improper gifts from a Texas billionaire. “As his law clerks, we offer this… Continue Reading →
If you look at a chart of the rate of poverty in the United States, you’ll see a dramatic decrease from when they started tracking it in 1958 to when the Great Society legislation was passed. Then after the legislation… Continue Reading →
Saint Louis IX, also known as Louis the Saint, is a figure whose life and legacy continue to inspire admiration and reverence. Born on April 25, 1214, he ascended to the throne of France at the young age of 12… Continue Reading →
The Catholic Church has a long and storied history of supporting scientific discovery and innovation. From the early days of the Church to the modern era, Catholic scholars, scientists, and theologians have made significant contributions to our understanding of the… Continue Reading →
The Crusades, a series of military campaigns initiated by Western Christians in the 11th to 13th centuries, continue to be a subject of historical debate and analysis. While it is important to approach this topic with nuance and sensitivity, understanding… Continue Reading →
Just like in the late imperial Rome, where it was common for generals to be acclaimed Emperors by their legions in far provinces, for them to then go back into Rome to depose their rivals, DeSantis seems to have used his successes in Florida to springboard his rise as a potential president of the United States, challenging his former chief for the American imperial elective honor. Is this the rise of Ron DeSantis from an incumbent Princeps Floridiae to the next American Imperator?
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