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This Insights eNewsletter was sent to subscribers on June 21, 2016.

eNewsletter Subject: Is criticism mere griping?

Some users have taken strong exception to our slightly increased criticism of Pope Francis over the last week or two. I understand that concern, believe me.

But I also believe we are holding a stable and productive course. I explain in: On criticizing bishops—or even the Pope. We welcome comments.

Meanwhile, Phil Lawler trains his sights on the Catholic demystification and denigration which guides so much of modern scholarship. See: Dan Brown's theories at Harvard Divinity School: the tale of a scam.

In an age in which Christian disunity has greatly contributed to skepticism, materialism and a new paganism, it is important to keep half an ear tuned to the Orthodox. So we'll cover that: Pan-Orthodox council opens with call to unity.

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