Christian Order Catholic, Apostolic & Roman

Christian Order is a British international monthly devoted to the defence and propagation of the One True Faith - Catholic, Apostolic and Roman - through incisive comment on current affairs in Church and State; at home and abroad. A Dynamic Production presenting fearlessly a point of view both Catholic and rightly independent.

October Editorial  APING MAMMON

The Editor takes Villanova University’s environmental award named for Pope Leo XIV as a starting point for questioning the Church’s priorities. He argues that the pursuit of public honours and influence can distract Church leaders from their duty to teach and defend the Faith.

October Feature  FATIMA: HARBINGER OF VICTORY!

In an address for Italy’s Victory Week, Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò revisits the 1917 apparitions at Fatima and the Miracle of the Sun. He reflects on the message of prayer and penance and what the promised triumph of the Immaculate Heart means for Catholics today.

November Editorial  THE SODOMAL WAY

As Christian Order nears its final issue, the Editor looks back on why he has favoured plain speech in confronting abuses in the Church. Drawing on Scripture and St. Peter Damian, he turns that same approach to the Synod and calls for repentance and reform.

November Feature  THE TRUTH ABOUT BERNARDIN AND ‘AGNES’

Gene Thomas Gomulka revisits allegations of clerical abuse involving the late Cardinal Joseph Bernardin, including the account of a woman identified as ‘Agnes’. Writing from his experience as an investigator and victims’ advocate, he discusses the difficulties of bringing such allegations to light.