In 1968 a young Stanford University biologist by the name of Paul Ehrlich, published his very first book. He called it The Population Bomb. And, according to him, this “bomb” in the form of too many babies had already gone off. There was nothing that
For Chinese Catholics, communist rule has often run red with the blood of martyrs. Now, in sentencing Hong Kong businessman and Catholic convert Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison on fabricated crimes, the communists have created another one. Make no mistake: sentencing a 78-year-old
Pope Leo XIV’s Catholic perspective on international relations, communicated via the Holy Father’s January 9 “State of the World” address to foreign ambassadors accredited to the Holy See, has been taken to be an implicit criticism of the “Donroe Doctrine.” In pursuit of hemispheric dominance,
As Xi Jinping purges one general after another, seeking to further consolidate his power, the population at large remains quiescent. Even as his digital dictatorship tightens controls and the economy slows down, there are no mass demonstrations rocking the streets of Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou
For the second time since World War II the geopolitical tectonic plates of the world are shifting decisively in favor of the U.S. The first shift began with the election of Ronald Reagan in 1980 and ended with the 1991 collapse of the Soviet Union
Christmas is widely celebrated by China’s estimated 100 million Christians. In years past, neighborhoods have put up Christmas trees and other signs of the season. Shopping centers have put up Christmas decorations. And the internet was full of Christmas greetings. On the day itself, public
The Chinese Communist Party’s show trial of Jimmy Lai has reached its predictable conclusion. The three communist stooges sitting in judgment – communists do not trust juries – found the Catholic human rights champion “guilty” of the trumped-up charges that had been brought against him.
I initially thought that birth rates might rise when COVID hit. Indeed, there was a slight uptick in the total fertility rate (TFR) in 2021, rising to 1.66 children per woman over her reproductive lifetime from the previous year’s 1.64. But then the numbers of
As American families continue to fracture, our youngest generations are suffering the consequences. You have probably heard of Generation Z, the so-called “Zoomers” born between 1999-2009. But did you know that they have now been joined by an younger generation? Generation Alpha, as it is
Pope Leo XIV is celebrating the 10th anniversary of Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si’ with a whole series of events in the coming months. Already, on September 5, 2025, he announced that the historic papal residence in Castel Gandolfo is henceforth to be known the “village” of “Borgo Laudato Si’,” supposedly bringing
In 1968 a young Stanford University biologist by the name of Paul Ehrlich, published his very first book. He called it The Population Bomb. And,
For Chinese Catholics, communist rule has often run red with the blood of martyrs. Now, in sentencing Hong Kong businessman and Catholic convert Jimmy Lai
Pope Leo XIV’s Catholic perspective on international relations, communicated via the Holy Father’s January 9 “State of the World” address to foreign ambassadors accredited to
As Xi Jinping purges one general after another, seeking to further consolidate his power, the population at large remains quiescent. Even as his digital dictatorship
For the second time since World War II the geopolitical tectonic plates of the world are shifting decisively in favor of the U.S. The first
Christmas is widely celebrated by China’s estimated 100 million Christians. In years past, neighborhoods have put up Christmas trees and other signs of the season.
The Chinese Communist Party’s show trial of Jimmy Lai has reached its predictable conclusion. The three communist stooges sitting in judgment – communists do not
I initially thought that birth rates might rise when COVID hit. Indeed, there was a slight uptick in the total fertility rate (TFR) in 2021,
As American families continue to fracture, our youngest generations are suffering the consequences. You have probably heard of Generation Z, the so-called “Zoomers” born between
Pope Leo XIV is celebrating the 10th anniversary of Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si’ with a whole series of events in the coming months. Already, on September 5, 2025, he