Discover the Enduring Architectural Legacy of Augustus Pugin

The following article is the fourth of a four-part series that features the life of Augustus Pugin, the renowned English Catholic architect of the nineteenth century. The prior article is found here. Critics of Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin’s architecture—and even many of his admirers—often refer to his work as “romantic.” They paint … Read more

The Critical Role of Ambience In Pugin’s Architectural Designs

The Critical Role of Ambience In Pugin’s Architectural Designs-III

The following article is the third of a four-part series that features the life of Augustus Pugin, the renowned English Catholic architect of the nineteenth century. The prior article is found here. Curiously, the word “ambience” is little used in today’s modern, materialist world. Ambience is a word frequently used to describe … Read more

Europe’s Right to Remain European: Why Preserving Christian Civilization Is a Moral Responsibility

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Europe’s immigration debate is often presented as a question of economics, labor shortages, or humanitarian obligation. We are told that aging populations require additional workers, that prosperous societies have a duty to welcome those fleeing hardship, and that opposition to current immigration policies stems primarily from prejudice or fear. This framing overlooks … Read more

Where the Virtue of Purity is Disregarded, Social Order Will Crumble—The Lesson of Saint Maria Goretti

Where the Virtue of Purity is Disregarded, Social Order Will Crumble—The Lesson of Saint Maria Goretti

Amid today’s moral decay, the Holy, Roman, Catholic and Apostolic Church presents Saint Maria Goretti (1890-1902) as a model in the fight against immorality. She is diametrically opposed to every tendency in our contemporary world. Saint Maria Goretti invites us to be faithful to the Church’s traditional doctrine. She is a role … Read more

China: A Big Power, Not a Superpower

China: A Big Power, Not a Superpower

Some people think that the international rivalry between the United States and China will develop into a second Cold War. Indeed, the U.S.-China relationship is becoming a fierce rivalry across every front. There is a clash of ideas, a heated economic competition and a growing military race for dominance. Why America Must … Read more

The Problem Is That Socialists Are Anti-Social

The Problem Is That Socialists Are Anti-Social

Socialists in America have a big problem: most of them are not very social. Indeed, friendly conservatives have come to represent the working class, and aloof pseudo-elites have donned the socialist mantle. The left is not connecting with the American public, which is leaving some socialists concerned. “Why has the U.S. right … Read more

Economic Suicide Isn’t Painless: Germany’s Auto Industry Is in Freefall

Economic Suicide Isn’t Painless: Germany’s Auto Industry Is in Freefall

Germany’s auto industry has long been the undisputed heavyweight champion in mechanical engineering and the production of high-quality cars. It now faces a structural crisis of historic proportions. The abrupt removal of consumer EV subsidies, skyrocketing energy costs, green mandates and relentless international competition have created the “perfect storm.” For an industry … Read more