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Since 1982, Crisis Magazine has been America's leading source for Catholic perspectives on religion, culture, and politics. Join editor-in-chief Eric Sammons and leading Catholics on "The Crisis Point."

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The Betrayal of MAGA

Thomas Massie’s defeat in his primary election shows that the Republican Party is Trump’s Party. But is that a good thing?

Against Catholic Zionism

A Catholic Zionist organization recently released a theologically-confused manifesto titled “For Zion’s Sake: A Catholic Appeal in Support of Israel.” We’ll break down what it got wrong, and what Catholics should—and should not—believe about the modern state of Israel.

How Catholic is the SSPX?

As the SSPX episcopal consecrations approach, both the Vatican and the Society are issuing battling statements. Is there hope for a reconciliation?

Pope Leo After One Year

Pope Leo just celebrated his first anniversary in the papal office. How’s he doing? How should Catholics evaluate a pope’s time in office? Should they even do so?

Two Religions in One Church

Since the 1960’s two separate religions—progressive Catholicism and traditional Catholicism—have co-existed within the one Catholic Church. What does this mean for the future of the Church?

Can Being Nice Save the World? (Guest: Robert Greving)

In an era of bombastic politicians and online personalities, being polite, nice, and courteous has taken a back seat. But today’s guest believes it should be front-and-center again, and that it’s essential to the Church’s mission to save souls.

The Tragedy of the Ecumenical Movement

The meeting between Pope Leo and the female “Archbishop” of Canterbury puts in stark contrast what’s been true for decades: the ecumenical movement is a failed project that’s become a farce.

Responding to Trump Defenders & Leo Critics

We’ve recently published a number of articles critical of President Trump and praising Pope Leo, and we’ve heard from many readers in disagreement. We want to address the most common objections.

The Church is the New Israel (Guest: Dr. Matthew Tsakanikas)

Theology professor Dr. Matthew Tsakanikas explains how the whole of Catholic Tradition—from St. Paul to Vatican II—has taught that the Church is the new Israel, and how that should impact our view of the modern state of Israel and the Zionist project.

Pope Leo vs. President Trump: Whose Side Are You On?

President Trump launched an attack on Pope Leo this past weekend after the pontiff continued to criticize the Israeli-US war against Iran. What side should American Catholics take in this battle?

The Catholic Understanding of Salvation

What does it mean to be redeemed? To be justified? To be saved? These theological terms are often confused by Christians, and debated between Protestants and Catholics.

Are Catholic Converts Antisemitic?

A recent article at the Daily Wire argued that a “troubling pattern is emerging” among new Catholic converts; it claims that many are antisemitic. Is this true? And what is the proper attitude of Catholics toward the Jewish people?

Why Communion in the Hand Should Be Banned

Bishop Athanasius Schneider joins us to talk about the sources of today's widespread indifference and disbelief toward the Eucharist, and what we can do to combat it.

The Return of the Pachamama

It was recently discovered that Fr. Robert Prevost—the future Pope Leo XIV—likely participated in a pachamama ritual in 1995 when he was a South American missionary priest. What are Catholics to do with this information?

Remaking Jesus

Most problems in the Church today can be reduced to a single cause: we’ve remade Jesus into our modern image of what Christ should be instead of being faithful to the Jesus Christ of the Gospels.

The Death of the Republic

While infighting has become rampant in the MAGA movement, does it really matter? Has the Deep State already killed our country’s Democratic-Republic experiment?

The Purpose of the Mass

The Mass is the most important activity Catholics engage in, yet I’ve found that most Catholics don’t really understand its purpose. We’ll break it down today.

Are We in a Religious War?

The current Israeli-American war against Iran involves the three great monotheistic religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, which imparts the conflict with serious religious implications. We’ll look at how this war is—and isn’t—a religious war.

The Coming AI Apocalypse Isn’t What You Think

Whenever the looming threat of an AI-world is discussed, the biggest fear often expressed is a Terminator- or Matrix-like apocalypse that would wipe out the human race. That’s not going to happen, and it’s actually a distraction from the real apocalyptic threats posed by artificial intelligence.

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