Society & Culture

North Korea’s dictator Kim Jong Un’s inauguration of the luxurious Wonsan-Kalma resort feels like a scene from a dark satire. The resort is a spectacle of glitz and glamour, hiding the harsh reality of a regime desperate for survival and funds.

The Cuban Bishops Conference expressed concern about Cuba’s dire economic situation in a June 15 Jubilee Year message titled “Pilgrims of Hope” distributed to all the nation’s parishes.

This June has proven to be a particularly chaotic month. We are only partially through it, and already, there is a new war, civil unrest, celebrated vice and a scrambled world order.

The world press has analyzed and scrutinized every aspect of Pope Francis's death and pontificate with a meticulousness that sometimes bordered on excess. Everything that needed to be said on the subject has already been said, even more than objectivity would have allowed.

The altar rail is making a comeback by popular demand. It is transforming the way people perceive the Holy Eucharist. Best of all, this trend is extremely popular and is generating enthusiasm among the faithful.

Objectivity gives credibility to scientific study. When scientific research is swayed by political agendas, both science and politics are compromised. Nowhere is this conflict of interest more apparent than in the realm of climate science.

The alleged discovery of 215 bodies in unmarked graves at the Kamloops Indian Residential School in British Columbia sent shockwaves throughout Canada in May 2021. The alleged tragedy became a rallying cry for liberal politicians and indigenous tribe activists everywhere.

The pleasure of drinking alcohol is deeply engraved in our culture. Whether used for festive toasts or quiet evening reflections, enjoying a bottle of wine enriches our lives, culture and relationships.

Animal rights activists never stop trying to establish the notion of equality among men and animals. To them, animals must be considered as persons, even though they do not have the rational and cognizant faculties of humans.