Peter Laffin

Peter Laffin

Peter Laffin is a staff writer for the National Catholic Register and a contributor at the Washington Examiner. His work has appeared in The Catholic Herald, The Catholic Thing, and RealClearPolitics.

Articles by Peter Laffin

Father Carlos Martins faces misdemeanor charge after church incident

Jan 24, 2025 / 19:40 pm

The popular exorcist and podcaster denied the battery allegation filed this week in Illinois state court.   

Trump signs executive order affirming ‘biological reality of sex’

Jan 21, 2025 / 09:30 am

The order officially affirms that “women are biologically female, and men are biologically male,” and overturns an array of transgender-related policies.

Trump taps Kash Patel to shake up the FBI

Dec 3, 2024 / 11:05 am

If confirmed, Kash Patel will head an agency shrouded in controversy, including the targeting of traditional Catholics and pro-life activists in recent years.

What makes the religious so happy?

Nov 28, 2024 / 08:28 am

“Priestly happiness is one of the great secrets of our time,” said Monsignor Stephen Rossetti, a research associate professor. “And I’m glad it’s coming out.” 

Democrats for Life leader says party has left them

Aug 21, 2024 / 18:40 pm

Kristen Day of Democrats for Life of America denounced the pro-abortion stand of her party, saying: “We are the real Democrats.” 

UPDATE: Cardinal Cupich invocation at DNC stirs disappointment among pro-life activists

Aug 20, 2024 / 11:21 am

Speaking before a packed house at the United Center in Chicago on Monday night, Cupich said Americans are regularly called to “reweave the fabric of America.”