Philip C. JohnsonSeptember 27, 2026 I came to Belfast for the summer story. The knife attack on Stephen Ogilvie in June, the viral video, the nights of burning houses and “foreigners out.” That piece comes later. I have been meeting all sorts of people and have more yet to meet. But Sunday pulled an older … Continue reading Did Ireland Just Time Travel Back to the Troubles?
Philip C. Johnson May 14, 2025 Well, we’ve got ourselves a new Pope. Last week, on May 8th, Robert Francis Prevost was elected as the 267th Pope. I was working in Japan when the announcement was made - and for that matter, I am still in Japan, but I finally have a moment to reflect … Continue reading We’ve Got a New Pope: Here’s What I Think
Philip C. Johnson April 22, 2025 On April 21, 2025, the Vatican announced the death of Pope Francis, the 266th pope of the Roman Catholic Church, at the age of 88. His passing, following a brief meeting with U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance, has sparked a firestorm of speculation, conspiracy theories, and renewed debate about … Continue reading The Passing of Pope Francis: A Life, a Legacy, and the Shadows of Conspiracy
