Alas, Pope Leo’s admonition to choose “dialogue, diplomacy and peace” is not within the purview of either Iran’s theocratic vision or its military mafia.
J. Daryl CharlesJuly 17, 2025
Russian national identity should be defined by Russia’s rich spiritual heritage, as exemplified by Prince Demetrius Gallitzin, and not by Russia’s long history of military conquests
Siobhan Heekin-CanedyJuly 7, 2025
The Vatican has long sought to work through it’s unique diplomatic niche to ease geopolitical tensions where other actors cannot or will not
Manousha DhiwagharJune 13, 2025
Editors James Diddams, Marc LiVecche, Mark Tooley and Robert Nicholson discuss Pope Francis’ legacy, Trump’s recent trip to the Middle East, and the idea of “spheres of influence” in US grand strategy
James Diddams & Robert Nicholson & Marc LiVecche & Mark TooleyMay 16, 2025
Leo XIV must avoid Francis’ missteps in international affairs by consistently condemning human rights abuses by China, Russia, Venezuela, Cuba, and other authoritarian regimes
Siobhan Heekin-CanedyMay 8, 2025
The next pope must embody the courage of John Paul II in unequivocally condemning the aggression and human rights violations of China, Russia, and Hamas
Sean Patrick CalabriaMay 2, 2025
A recent crackdown on religious liberty in Belarus offers a reminder of why freedom of religion so often comes into conflict with authoritarianism
Filip StyczynskiApril 10, 2025
The solidification of British national identity around Protestant piety, liberty, empire, and commerce played a significant yet under-discussed role in abolishing slavery
Eamonn BellinMarch 13, 2025
The plight of imprisoned Hong Konger Jimmy Lai is a case study in the failure of the Vatican to stand up for freedom of conscience and other universal rights Christian humanism upholds
Joseph CellaMarch 11, 2025
