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Trump Xi China Summit Threatens Taiwan, Tests Pacific Resolve

David Gregoire May 24, 2026

This piece argues why Taiwan matters beyond chips, how its location shapes Asia’s balance of power, the diplomatic shock waves a loss would cause, and what a Republican approach should be to preserve American strength

Secret Service Confirms Trump Unaffected After White House Incident

Erica Carlin May 24, 2026

A gunman opened fire near the White House and was shot dead by the U.S. Secret Service, authorities say. The incident unfolded quickly, with law enforcement converging on the scene and the Secret Service confirming

Customer Service Needs Revival, Retailers Must Act Now

Dan Veld May 24, 2026

Customer service is broken, and this piece walks through why it feels that way, shares two telling encounters, points out cultural and managerial shifts that created the problem, and lays out practical, no-cost steps businesses

Trump Faces Escalating, Calculated Assassination Threats

Dan Veld May 24, 2026

Glenn Beck lays out a troubling shift in how attacks on President Trump have been attempted, arguing the danger is now layered, organized, and sometimes foreign-backed rather than the one-off lone-wolf incidents of the past.

Redistricting Gives Republicans Edge, Could Shift House Control

Dan Veld May 24, 2026

The redistricting fight is tilting clearly in one direction: Republicans have used state maps to build a tangible edge in House races, according to an election analysis that lays out where gains happened, how many

Left Media Rush To Defend Stephen Colbert After Cancellation

Ella Ford May 23, 2026

The media’s meltdown over Stephen Colbert’s CBS exit exposes a familiar pattern: a coastal cultural bubble mistaking partisan late-night schtick for moral leadership, while outsiders shrug and move on. Networks treated his finale like a

Asian Conservatives Confront Backlash, Labeled Race Traitors

Dan Veld May 23, 2026

I explain why identity politics punishes minorities who think differently and why merit, service, and personal responsibility should matter more than ideological litmus tests. This piece argues that conservatives from minority backgrounds face personal attacks

Mandalorian Movie With Grogu Hits Theaters, Falters Midway

Ella Ford May 23, 2026

“A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away …” The big-screen return of “Star Wars” with “The Mandalorian and Grogu” is unmistakably built to please a built-in audience while trying to be friendly

Pope Leo Assures Coptic Head, Denies Same Sex Blessings

Erica Carlin May 23, 2026

Pope Leo reportedly told the Coptic patriarch that he supports ‘the non-blessing of same-sex couples’ during a phone call, but earlier statements suggested he had allowed or acknowledged ‘informal’ homosexual ‘blessings’ in April, creating confusion

Utah Man Kills Parents, Blames Mother For Sabotaging Gender Surgery

Erica Carlin May 23, 2026

In Utah, 30-year-old Collin Troy Bailey is accused of killing his parents after a confrontation over his planned surgery; the case was reported with his words that his mother tried to ‘sabotage’ the operation and

US Tech Workers Lose Ground As H-1B Hiring Accelerates

Dan Veld May 23, 2026

This piece looks at how the H-1B visa system has become a pipeline for cheaper tech labor, what that means for American workers, and why reform is now a political fight. It follows a personal

BlazeTV Hosts Slam Hollywood Casting, Mandalorian Backlash

Dan Veld May 23, 2026

Hollywood keeps proving that changing the cast sheet and tossing around woke checkboxes won’t fix what’s broken. Recent reactions to “The Mandalorian and Grogu” and the casting buzz around Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” show fans

Ohio State Professor Urges Emulating John Brown, Sparks Alarm

Erica Carlin May 23, 2026

This piece examines recent academic praise for John Brown and the troubling call from some on the left to consider violence a legitimate political tool, focusing on comments by an Ohio State history professor and

Hegseth Challenges West Point Cadets To Duty, Faith Renewed

Darnell Thompkins May 23, 2026

I watched West Point’s graduation in the rain and found myself surprised, moved, and reassured by a commencement that spoke plainly about God, duty, sacrifice, and the grim work of war. A familiar face delivered

Idaho AG Confirms K-12 Bathroom Law Remains Fully Enforced

Erica Carlin May 23, 2026

The Idaho law restricting male students from using girls’ restrooms in K-12 schools has withstood legal challenge after activists dropped their lawsuit, leaving state leaders to say the rule will be enforced. This development changes

AOC Urges Northern Activists To Defend Voting Rights In Alabama

Dan Veld May 23, 2026

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez recently traveled to Alabama to urge activists from northern states to descend on the South and press hard on voting rights, arguing that restored voting access brings better schools, wider health care

Secret Service Neutralizes Shooter, One Wounded at Scene

Erica Carlin May 23, 2026

The latest report says a gunman opened fire near the White House, wounded one person, and was stopped by Secret Service agents who killed the shooter. This account centers on immediate response, public safety, and

Handheld Devices Enable Rapid Keyless Car Thefts, Experts Warn

Dan Veld May 23, 2026

Car theft has gone high-tech: handheld devices can program new key fobs in minutes, organized rings are altering VINs and shipping cars overseas, and everyday models are now prime targets—this piece explains how it works,

States Report Low Grades, Two Thirds Score C or Worse

Erica Carlin May 23, 2026

The new report from Them Before Us pulls no punches: too many states are failing our kids and the institutions meant to protect families. This article lays out what the grades mean, why parents should

Former DOJ Prosecutor Indicted For Stealing Jack Smith Report

Doug Goldsmith May 23, 2026

Former Justice Department prosecutor Carmen Mercedes Lineberger has been indicted for allegedly taking and hiding confidential DOJ material, including a copy of Special Counsel Jack Smith’s final report, and the case draws sharp contrast with

House Panel Orders Abortion Provider To Respond By June 1

Erica Carlin May 23, 2026

The House oversight panel has given Planned Parenthood until June 1 to produce documents on abortions and gender-related care for minors after nearly a year of unanswered requests. Republicans on the committee say this is

Taliban Rule Lets Puberty Signal Marriage, UN Voices Concern

Dan Veld May 23, 2026

The Taliban’s new decree on marriage puts local custom above children’s rights and hands men broad power to decide when girls are considered married, and U.N. officials have publicly warned this moves Afghan women and

Online Sports Betting Erodes Religious Barriers, Expands Addiction Risk

Dan Veld May 23, 2026

Online sports betting has shifted from a niche vice to a mass-market habit, using app design and celebrity reach to normalize risky wagers. This piece looks at how technology removes barriers, how the industry borrows

Mark May 16 1776 Fireworks Origin, Reclaim Forgotten Grievances

Karen Givens May 23, 2026

This piece traces a little-known thread in America’s origin story: how early patriots in Virginia turned a practice we now celebrate with joy into a signal of resistance and gratitude, placing fireworks at the heart

Gay Clergy Estimates Suggest High Prevalence, Church Silent

Erica Carlin May 23, 2026

The Catholic Church’s public caution on same-sex issues has many faithful frustrated, and one sharp claim driving that frustration blames a large number of homosexuals in the clergy for muzzled messaging and muddled leadership. This

AI Risks, Cardinal Tolentino Warns Ahead Of Pope Leo Encyclical

Erica Carlin May 23, 2026

Cardinal José Tolentino de Mendonça, the Vatican’s prefect for culture and education, raised concerns about how artificial intelligence is reshaping society just days before Pope Leo’s encyclical is set to appear next week. His remarks

Sara Gonzales Exposes Texas H-1B Fraud, Indian Media Pushback

Dan Veld May 23, 2026

Sara Gonzales has been pushing a raw, unapologetic H-1B investigation in North Texas that keeps stirring up heat from Indian media and prompting state legal action; this piece follows the pushback, the claims that try

Arizona Grandma, GrammaCrackers, Defies Swatting During Livestream

Dan Veld May 23, 2026

Sue Jacquot, known online as GrammaCrackers, was livestreaming a fundraiser for her grandson’s cancer bills when a false emergency call brought a heavy police response to her home; despite the shock, she says she will

Trump Pushes US To Become Crypto Capital As CLARITY Looms

Brittany Mays May 23, 2026

The Biden era’s clampdown on digital assets gave way to a bold shift under the Trump administration, and that change is reshaping industry, markets and defense thinking. This piece argues why America should keep that

ISIS Linked ADF Launches Deadly Attacks On Congo Villages

Erica Carlin May 22, 2026

The ISIS-linked Allied Democratic Forces carried out a brutal assault on remote Congolese villages, leaving dozens dead or missing and deepening the sense of danger for Christians in the region. This article outlines the attack,

Milk Alternatives Use Fungal Secretome, Consumers Misled

Erica Carlin May 22, 2026

This piece looks at the growing market for lab-made dairy substitutes and explains what those products actually are, how they are produced, what they contain, and why the labeling and marketing can be misleading for

Ilana Glazer Calls Riley Gaines Delusional, Attacks Anti Trans Campaign

Dan Veld May 22, 2026

Comedian Ilana Glazer and guest Matt Bernstein attacked Riley Gaines on a recent podcast, dismissing her campaign to protect women’s sports and calling her a grifter, while the debate over Lia Thomas and fairness in

Son Of Mexican Immigrant Warns Democrats Are Undermining American Values

Dan Veld May 22, 2026

We are temporary travelers here, and what we do with that short time matters. This piece argues for a sober, responsible approach to immigration and public policy that honors law, protects communities, and respects human

EHRC Mandates Exclusion Of Transgender People From Single Sex Facilities

Erica Carlin May 22, 2026

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has released a code of practice that says single-sex toilets and changing rooms in England, Wales and Scotland must exclude transgender men and women, and this change is set

Knights Of Saint John Paul II Mobilize Men For Missionary Outreach

Erica Carlin May 22, 2026

This note is a direct call to the men of the Knights of Saint John Paul II: stay connected, show up, bring others, and keep growing in prayer and sacrifice as you take your faith

Allie Beth Stuckey Calls Out Alex Cooper Over Pregnancy Hypocrisy

Dan Veld May 22, 2026

Alex Cooper’s pregnancy announcement has stirred a fresh round of critique from conservative commentator Allie Beth Stuckey, who argues Cooper’s public persona and private life send mixed messages about relationships and sex. Stuckey points to

Jimmy Kimmel Relative Sparks Backlash Over Pro Republican Cookies

Dan Veld May 22, 2026

Critics of Jimmy Kimmel are wondering if his entire family are deranged about politics after his sister-in-law reportedly bullied a local grocery store over pro-Republican cookies. According to a report from a respected Los Angeles

Woman Says Early Testosterone Left Her With Irreversible Harm

Kevin Parker May 22, 2026

I was put on testosterone at 14 after doctors told my distress meant I needed medical transition, and it changed my life forever. This piece walks through what I lost physically and emotionally, the medical

DOJ To Appeal Judge Dismissal Of Alleged MS-13 Smuggler

David Gregoire May 22, 2026

The courts just made a choice that matters for national security and common sense: a federal judge tossed alien smuggling charges against Kilmar Armando Ábrego García, a man accused of running dangerous human-smuggling operations and

Cox Mill High School Faces Probe After Girls’ Locker Room Complaints

Erica Carlin May 22, 2026

Cox Mill High School is under fire after female students say administrators dismissed their complaints about a biological male watching them in the locker room as “too political to address.” Parents and local leaders are

California Transgender Sports Policy Sparks Protests From Women

Erica Carlin May 22, 2026

California’s policy that lets athletes compete based on gender identity, not biological sex, has sparked a fresh wave of controversy after a boy identifying as female stood on the winners’ podium with girls at a

Federal Judge Dismisses Smuggling Charges, Cites Retaliation

Dan Veld May 22, 2026

The federal courtroom fight over Kilmar Abrego Garcia ended with a judge tossing smuggling charges and accusing prosecutors of a retaliatory tone, igniting debates about enforcement, media narratives, and prosecutorial overreach. The decision drew fire

Retired Officer Awarded $835,000 After First Amendment Arrest

Dan Veld May 22, 2026

A retired Tennessee officer won an $835,000 settlement after spending 37 days behind bars over a social media meme tied to the death of Charlie Kirk, a case that raises hard questions about free speech,

Supreme Court Pauses Fifth Circuit Injunction On Mifepristone Mail

Dan Veld May 22, 2026

Fifteen months into the second Trump term, the high court’s behavior feels less like firm conservative stewardship and more like a series of polite retreats. This piece argues that the Supreme Court has shown selective

Florida Husband Demands Justice After Wife Mauled By Neighbor’s Dogs

Dan Veld May 22, 2026

A grieving husband says his wife was fatally mauled by neighbor dogs in a middle-of-the-night attack that left him fighting to save her and remembering a horrifying scene he can’t erase. Around 1 a.m., a

Minneapolis Day Care CEO Charged With Millions In CCAP Nutrition Fraud

Dan Veld May 22, 2026

The owner of a Minneapolis day care that drew national attention after a viral exposé now faces federal charges alleging she tapped government programs for millions through false meal and care claims, while the larger

Amazon Breaks Guinness Record With Skeletor Drone Display

Dan Veld May 22, 2026

Depending on when Los Angeles residents looked up, they may have seen frightening images in the sky. Over a duration of about 10 minutes, locals were likely to be either completely in awe or horrified.

Stephen Colbert Exit Challenges Late Night, Politics, Media Future

Dan Veld May 22, 2026

I’ve known Stephen Colbert for years as a fellow late-night presence and occasional sparring partner, and his curtain call has exposed bigger problems than just one host leaving late-night TV: the mixing of partisan performance

Ben-Gvir Shares Video Of Bound Gaza Activists, Drawing Rebukes

Erica Carlin May 22, 2026

Israeli Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir posted a video showing bound Gaza flotilla activists that quickly became a global flashpoint, driving sharp criticism abroad and sparking debate inside Israel. The footage landed on social feeds with

NYC Prayer Crowds Outside Synagogues Ignite Political Backlash

Dan Veld May 22, 2026

New York is under the spotlight again after heated on-air criticism over public displays of Islamic prayer near Jewish schools and synagogues, and a mayoral response to an egg-throwing incident that has critics asking whether

Kentucky AG Challenges Judge, Defends Abortion Human Being Definition

Erica Carlin May 22, 2026

Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman has pushed back hard against a judge who said the state’s abortion ban is unclear, arguing the law’s definition of a ‘human being’ is straightforward and rooted in legislative intent

Serbia Embraces Trump, Redefining Its Relationship With The US

David Gregoire May 22, 2026

Serbia’s surprising turn toward strong American leadership has been quiet but unmistakable, driven by respect for national sovereignty, pragmatic partnership, and a sense that real results beat empty promises. This piece walks through how past

Pope Leo XIV Faces Test, Catholics Question Church Direction

Erica Carlin May 22, 2026

Pope Leo XIV’s first year has stirred sharp feelings inside the Catholic world, touching debates on liturgy, doctrine, and leadership. This piece looks at the main flashpoints — same-sex blessing discussions, synodal momentum, key appointments,

German Church Leaders Should Learn From Devout Youth Abroad

Erica Carlin May 22, 2026

Bishop Rudolf Voderholzer of Regensburg warned that long-term secular trends are reshaping Catholic life in Germany and urged a fresh look at how faith is lived, taught and passed to the next generation. The scene

Harrison Ford’s ASU Commencement Speech Challenges Biblical Stewardship

Dan Veld May 22, 2026

Harrison Ford’s commencement at Arizona State became a classic example of celebrity sermons at elite universities: big moral language, fashionable targets, and glaring contradictions. This piece calls out the ideological script of modern campuses, the

Challenge Catholic Evangelist Credibility Over Abortion And Marriage

Erica Carlin May 21, 2026

This article questions the wisdom of praising a public figure who supports abortion and celebrates same-sex unions as a model of Catholic outreach, and it pushes back on the idea that such praise can be

Senate Republicans Face Test, Delivering ICE Funding Now

Doug Goldsmith May 21, 2026

The Republican majority faces a simple test: turn a clear electoral mandate on border security into real governing results. This piece looks at the reconciliation fight over enforcement funding, the internal fractures that threaten the

Alzheimer’s Funding Shortfall Threatens Progress, Act Now

Ella Ford May 21, 2026

This piece lays out why Alzheimer’s is a crisis for families and the nation, how science has finally given us tools to spot it early, and why Medicare rules are blocking real progress; it also

John-Henry Westen, Fr Jeffery Fasching Speak In Fishers June 11

Erica Carlin May 21, 2026

John-Henry Westen and Fr. Jeffery Fasching will join forces for an evening conference on Thursday, June 11, in Fishers, Indiana, to address a weighty spiritual theme that has drawn attention from faith communities. This event

Minnesota Founder Sentenced Nearly 42 Years For $242M Feeding Fraud

Dan Veld May 21, 2026

Aimee Bock, the founder of a nonprofit that took in hundreds of millions in pandemic relief, was convicted and handed nearly 42 years behind bars for orchestrating a sprawling fraud that shook Minnesota. The case

Trump Defends Chinese Students, Says US Universities Could Suffer

Dan Veld May 21, 2026

President Donald Trump defended the presence of Chinese students at American universities during a Sean Hannity interview, arguing that excluding them would cripple higher education, while conservative media figures pushed back, sparking a debate over

Former Pastor Alan Chambers Arrested For Soliciting Minor

Dan Veld May 21, 2026

A former pastor who once led a ministry focused on changing sexual orientation was arrested after investigators say he tried to meet what he believed was a 14-year-old for sex. Police allege weeks of explicit

DOJ Creates $1.8 Billion Trump Settlement Fund For Victims

Karen Givens May 21, 2026

The Justice Department’s new $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund tied to President Trump’s IRS settlement is forcing a raw conversation about political prosecutions, civil rights and who gets a payout when federal power is abused. This

UNFPA Funds Abortion, Supplies Pills and Manual Devices

Erica Carlin May 21, 2026

The headline fight is simple: was Rep. Madeleine Dean right to call concerns about the United Nations Population Fund misinformation, or is there a real link between UNFPA activities and abortion-related supplies? This piece lays

Tennessee School Board Member Charged With Assault After Video

Dan Veld May 21, 2026

A Tennessee school board member faces a simple assault charge after a public meeting interaction with a high school student drew backlash, a censure, and renewed scrutiny about boardroom conduct and protection for students. The

DOJ Urged To Investigate Microsoft, Former Biden Officials

Dan Veld May 21, 2026

The American Accountability Foundation has urged the Justice Department to open a formal probe into ties between top Biden administration officials and Microsoft, alleging a pattern of leniency on major cyber failures followed by cushy

Civil Rights Leader Bob Woodson, Community Reformer Dies At 89

Ella Ford May 21, 2026

Bob Woodson lived a life that tracked America’s hardest shifts: from the forced separations of segregation to the dizzying choices of freedom, from organizing in the streets to building practical institutions that lifted people without

Rep. Daniel Goldman Trails 30 Points In NY Primary, Emerson Poll

David Gregoire May 21, 2026

Rep. Daniel Sachs Goldman, once the face of the impeachment fight against Donald Trump, now finds himself staggering in a Democratic primary as the party’s leftward lurch reshapes New York politics. This piece tracks how

Former Federal Prosecutor Charged For Sealed Smith Files, Cake Labels

Dan Veld May 21, 2026

The story centers on former federal prosecutor Carmen Mercedes Lineberger, who stands accused of siphoning sealed special counsel documents and hiding them in plain sight, and now faces federal charges that could carry heavy prison

Jewish American Security Act Would Censor Catholic Israel Views

Erica Carlin May 21, 2026

This piece pulls no punches: it digs into a new federal proposal that, as written, pressures online platforms to police speech about Israel and could sweep in religious perspectives and conspiracy-related claims tied to Jewish

Spencer Pratt Reframes LA Politics, Courts Disaffected Democrats

Dan Veld May 21, 2026

Spencer Pratt has taken a campaign path that looks more like reality TV than politics, and Liz Wheeler argues that oddball style is his strength. She says his approach strips away shame around voting Republican

Boebert Backed Hunter Rivera Charged Over Alleged Minor Payment

Erica Carlin May 21, 2026

Hunter Rivera, a Republican activist who received public support from U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert during his 2025 bid for Weld County GOP chair, has been charged after arriving with another man at an agreed location

US Scrambles To Shield Florida From Shahed Drone Threat

Erica Carlin May 21, 2026

The rise of cheap, lethal drones has shifted the battlefield and brought danger uncomfortably close to American soil, forcing hard choices about defense, deterrence, and where we station our forces; this piece argues the U.S.

Trump Uses IRS Settlement, Creates $1.7B Jan. 6 Fund

Kevin Parker May 21, 2026

Donald Trump dominates the news cycle by design, repeating the same lines until they stick and forcing the media to chase him. This piece looks at his message discipline, the Jan. 6 fallout, legal fights

Pope Pius XI Urges Society To Recognize Christ As King

Erica Carlin May 21, 2026

This piece looks at a longstanding spiritual claim about public life and explores what it might mean for communities today when faith shows up in the public square. It focuses on a line from Pope

Ukrainian Drone Shot Down Over Estonia By Romanian F-16, NATO

Dan Veld May 21, 2026

A Ukrainian military drone was tracked and downed over Southern Estonia by a NATO fighter, touching off apologies, an internal probe, and renewed talk about how to keep NATO soil safe as Kyiv pursues strikes

Bezos Urges Federal Tax Break For Nurses, Calls Policy Absurd

Dan Veld May 21, 2026

Jeff Bezos walked onto a Blue Origin factory floor and publicly unloaded on the big-government solutions coming from the left, arguing that tax rhetoric ignores the real problem: out-of-control spending and misplaced priorities. He used

JD Vance Leads Anti Fraud Taskforce To Protect Taxpayers Now

Kevin Parker May 21, 2026

This piece looks at how a new, Trump-led anti-fraud push under Vice President JD Vance is changing the way Washington fights theft from taxpayers, shifting from weak recovery tactics to proactive prevention and enforcement that

Glenn Beck Urges Conservatives To Protect America’s Identity

Dan Veld May 21, 2026

Glenn Beck is sounding a clear warning about cultural shifts he believes conservatives must stop before they become irreversible, arguing that failing to carry forward the Trump-era momentum opens the door to social change that

Pope Leo XIV Faces Backlash Over Synodality, Latin Mass

Erica Carlin May 21, 2026

Pope Leo XIV’s papacy has become a flashpoint inside the Church, with debates over sexual morality, synodality, and how Rome sets priorities creating visible friction. Traditional communities are uneasy about shifts in practice and tone,

United Conservative MLAS Boost Turnout At Edmonton March For Life

Erica Carlin May 21, 2026

Prolife Alberta highlighted a notable increase in United Conservative Party MLA participation at the Edmonton March for Life, calling it part of a growing pattern of visible support for unborn children. This piece looks at

MIT Outlines 12 AI Futures From Utopia To Extinction

Dan Veld May 21, 2026

MIT laid out a dozen possible AI-driven futures and radio personality Pat Gray walks through each one, mixing dry amusement with real alarm as he reads phrases that range from utopian to outright terrifying. The

Maine Senate Candidate Platner Urges China Energy Cooperation

Karen Givens May 20, 2026

The race for Maine’s Senate seat has produced a startling pitch: a progressive candidate arguing the United States should cozy up to China on climate and energy. This piece takes that pitch apart, explains why

Protect Freight Rail, Shield Agriculture From Costly Mandates

Erica Carlin May 20, 2026

Railroads and farms are locked together by economics and geography, and any change to how freight rail operates ripples through the entire food chain. This piece explains why rolling out broad federal mandates on freight

1996 Cuban Shootdown Charges Filed Against Suspects

Erica Carlin May 20, 2026

The United States has brought charges tied to a 1996 episode when Cuban Air Force jets shot down unarmed civilian planes, killing four people, and the move presses questions about accountability, justice for victims, and

Trump Consolidates Control Over Republican Party After Tuesday

Erica Carlin May 20, 2026

Tuesday’s results show Trump’s grip on the Republican Party is intact, and the ripple effects of those primary victories will shape GOP choices and strategy going forward. Voters turned out for candidates aligned with the

Influencer Extremist Culture Threatens US Political Discourse

Darnell Thompkins May 20, 2026

This article exposes a dangerous online subculture that glamorizes violence, traffics in antisemitism, and seeps into real-world politics. It tracks how algorithm-driven platforms and financial incentives turn fringe figures into influencers with mainstream reach. The

Cargo Theft Threatens Supply Chains, Raises Consumer Costs

Dan Veld May 20, 2026

Cargo theft is a growing crisis that costs the trucking industry and American shoppers dearly, and this piece explains how brazen hijackings, sophisticated digital scams and gaps in federal coordination leave freight vulnerable while pushing

Vatican Synod Chief Grech Praises German Synodal Way, Sparks Debate

Erica Carlin May 20, 2026

Cardinal Grech’s public praise for the German ‘Synodal Way’ has touched off fresh debate inside the Church, highlighting deep tensions between local reform movements and long-standing Catholic teaching, especially on questions around sexuality. This piece