George Weigel reflects on Pope Leo XIV’s AI encyclical, arguing that the Church’s response to artificial intelligence must begin with a clear understanding of human dignity and what makes people uniquely human.
Guest Columnists
Candace Owens and The Sin of Antisemitism
George Weigel condemns antisemitism as incompatible with Catholic faith and calls Catholics to reject conspiracy theories, hatred and prejudice against Jewish people.
Reflections On a Diamond Jubilee for the Birds
I am not usually given to apocalypticism, but I think I got the imagery exactly right when, in 2001, I called my brother and
described the ruins left by the demolition of Baltimore’s Memorial Stadium
A Terrible Coarsening Of American Public Life
The now-ubiquitous terms “reproductive health” and “reproductive freedom” have contributed mightily to a slaughter of the innocents in these United States.
The Dead End of the Partisan Church
George Weigel reflects on the decline of Catholic life in Québec and argues that partisan political alliances can undermine the Church’s mission and independence.
On Parenting During Impossible Times
Laura Kelly Fanucci reflects on parenting amid fear and uncertainty, finding hope in faith, prayer and God’s promise of peace during impossible times.
Witnessing Beatification An Answer to My Prayers
My wife and I were blessed to join an estimated 50,000 pilgrims at The Dome at America’s Center in St. Louis to witness the beatification of Archbishop Fulton Sheen.
Unlearned Lessons of 9/11, 25 Years Later
Twenty-five years after 9/11, George Weigel reflects on his conversation with St. John Paul II and the lasting impact of the attacks on America and the world.
The Enduring Joy of Being Hispanic Catholic
Someone asked me recently if there was a defining characteristic I would highlight about the experience of being Hispanic Catholic in the United States. So many came to mind: resilience, communality, generosity, openness, religiousness, among others. I chose joy.
The Day Our Shepherd Brought Consolation to the Rubble
A little more than 48 hours after the devastation of 9/11, Bishop Thomas Daily of Brooklyn walked amid the rubble of ground zero, past twisted metal, overturned vehicles, and other debris, with a white face mask covering his mouth as protection against the fetid air from the ash still swirling about.