Author Archives: Anthony Chase Fountain

William Goh Seng Chye Archbishop of Singapore Change is likely coming to Vatican policies, including, possibly, the celebration of Usus Antiquior, the Traditional Latin Mass. That is, if Cardinal Chye of Singapore has anything to do with it. In a wide-ranging interview with the Daily Compass, the Cardinal spoke supportively of the new Pope, saying, Continue reading “Policy change coming for Usus Antiquior?”

A FaceBook posting, put up by David Gabler, of a short piece by John Samuel Craig; it is quoted here in its entirety because there isn’t a single wasted word. Regardless of your politics, I’d encourage you to consider this picture: the beautiful, brilliant, daughter of Indian immigrants. A man who grew up without aContinue reading “An American tale with an American pope”

There are unconfirmed reports containing good news regarding Cardinal Sarah, who was on the outs with Pope Francis. Apparently, he has been restored to grace by Pope Leo XIV and has been appointed by Leo, who created the position,  Special Papal Envoy to Sub-Saharan countries. Those countries are far more conservative in their Catholic beliefs and practicesContinue reading “Surprising news from the Vatican”

From the New York Post Palm Springs IVF clinic bomber ID’d as Guy Edward Bartkus, a ‘pro-mortalist’ who opposed people being born ‘without their consent’ It is reasonable to assume the late miscreant was not a Catholic. More from the Post. A 25-year-old self-described “pro-mortalist” has been identified as the attacker who detonated a car bombContinue reading “The birth (if you’ll pardon the expression) of a new form of Philanthropism (sort of). “

. . . but only if it’s done right. From the Catholic News Agency: The Pontifical Institute of Sacred Music said this week it is launching its “Let’s Sing with the Pope” initiative as a series of “short educational video tutorials” to make Gregorian music accessible to everyone. “Done right,” meaning more than simply announcingContinue reading “An enormous step in the right direction . . .”

This piece might have you believe it. From For What it’s Worth I’d seen a few cautiously optimistic reactions to the Supreme Court’s 7-2 decision requiring individual “due process hearings” for each person who came across the border these past 4 years, with or without official permission, but “Legal Insurrection’s Professor William Jacobson shares myContinue reading “Has the left won, after all?”

By no means should we be claiming a belated victory. None of those aiding and abetting media clowns have pleaded mea culpa. Instead, they’re cranking out book$ claiming they were duped. By whom, we ask? In his column today, Kruiser covers the above complaint and the degree of damage done by Biden’s henchmen. An excerpt isContinue reading “The always excellent Stephen Kruiser at PJ Media lays it on the line  concerning crainially-challenged Joe Biden’s administration.”

Christ’s peace is not the silence of the tomb after a conflict, and it is not the result of subjugation. Peace is a gift that gazes at others and renews their lives. Let us pray for this peace, which is reconciliation, forgiveness, and courage to turn the page and start again. Two thoughts: 1) AContinue reading “The Holy Father on X”

Robert Royal is editor-in-chief of The Catholic Thing and president of the Faith & Reason Institute in Washington, D.C. Your Tatler, heartened to note that Royal’s feelings about Leo XIV are essentially the same as his own, naturally felt it necessary to share them, though only with excerpts, so that you would feel compelled toContinue reading “Thougtful words from Robert Royal”