The Pope and the End of Pontifical Improvisation
The era of personal activism is drawing to a close. Leo XIV tempers the Francis revolution and returns a divided Church to institu…
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Rome's Silent Force
Trump’s issue with the Pope reflects a clash of two worlds. The Pope responds with detachment and clarity on the language of power and ego. He speaks spiritually—and thus in a politically relevant way.
The Pope and the End of Pontifical Improvisation
The era of personal activism is drawing to a close. Leo XIV tempers the Francis revolution and returns a divided Church to institu…
God, Man and Machine: Leo XIV Confronts Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence is no longer merely a political issue. The current pope sees it as an anthropological threat: if we hand o…
Inconvenient: Why One Sentence from the Pope Can Shake Political Power
The history of conflicts between secular rulers and popes is not merely a succession of dramatic and spectacular episodes. It refl…
Trump’s Attacks on the Pope Drive Away MAGA Voters
A Christian revival is under way in the United States. A rising number of believers is also expanding the electorate – one that fi…
The Pope and the Faith in the United States
A modest revival among young Catholics offers hope in the United States. Yet the broader trend remains one of decline. Pope Leo XI…