Crisis Point

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Crisis Point

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 "Crisis Point."

  1. 25

    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?

  2. 24

    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?

  3. 23

    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.

  4. 22

    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.

  5. 21

    Exploring Our Origins: How Evolution Contradicts Both Faith and Reason (Guest: Steve Greene)

    Theistic evolution has become a quasi-official Catholic position these days. But today’s guest exposes the fundamental flaws in this worldview and how it contradicts both the Catholic Faith and scientific findings.

  6. 20

    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.

  7. 19

    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.

  8. 18

    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?

  9. 17

    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.

  10. 16

    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?

  11. 15

    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.

  12. 14

    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?

  13. 13

    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.

  14. 12

    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?

  15. 11

    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.

  16. 10

    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.

  17. 9

    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.

  18. 8

    The Unjust War with Iran

    With the launching of a US-Israeli war against Iran, we’ll look at this conflict from both a moral and political perspective.

  19. 7

    The Rosary Changed My Life

    Even though the Rosary is immensely popular among Catholics, I’m convinced that its power is still underestimated. Learn how the Rosary changed my life and can change yours as well.

  20. 6

    JD Vance: The Great Catholic Political Hope? (Guest: Frank DeVito)

    JD Vance is one of the most practicing Catholic politicians of our time…and he may be the next President of the United States. How should Catholics evaluate Vance and what could his impact be on the country and the Church going forward?

  21. 5

    The SSPX Mess: Where Do We Go From Here?

    Relations between the Vatican and the SSPX have deteriorated quickly. We'll look at how we got to this point, and if there is any path to reconciliation going forward.

  22. 4

    The Fullness of Time: Christianity Fulfills More Than Judaism

    We often hear that Christianity is the fulfillment of Judaism, and that’s true. But it’s also the fulfillment of two other ancient cultures, and the Lord used all three in the fullness of time to bring about the fullness of the true faith.

  23. 3

    The Epic Lord of the Rings (Guest: Joseph Pearce)

    Seventy years after its publication, and twenty-five years since the movies were released, the Lord of the Rings continues to be a cultural phenomenon. We talk with literary and Tolkien expert Joseph Pearce about its impact and its underlying message. We also get his take on the Peter Jackson film adaptations.

  24. 2

    The State of Traditionalism Under Pope Leo

    Under Pope Benedict, relations between traditional Catholics and the Vatican were friendly; under Pope Francis, they were openly hostile. What is the state of that relationship under Pope Leo?

  25. 1

    7 Steps to Get Started Fasting

    Fasting is an essential part of the Christian life, but most modern Christians are terrible at fasting. Is it because we’re weak, or because we don’t know how to do it? We’ll break down the practical steps to get started fasting.

  26. 0

    The Digital Archduke: The Habsburg Legacy in the Internet Age

    How does a member of the Habsburg family—which for centuries ruled the Holy Roman Empire and other parts of Europe—continue the family’s legacy today? For Archduke Eduard Habsburg, it’s by sharing the Catholic Faith and Habsburg family values online and to everyone he encounters.

  27. -1

    Church Shopping and the SSPX Option

    “Church shopping” has been a hotly debated topic in the Catholic world lately, and there’s a lot of bad advice being given out there. We’ll take a look at a Catholic’s obligations when it comes to finding a parish, including the “nuclear option”: the SSPX.

  28. -2

    The Shelf That Built Me: The 10 Books That Most Influenced My Life

    Books can influence our lives in many ways. What are the books that most impacted my life?

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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 "Crisis Point."

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