Catholic Affairs Writer

Stephen White

2 articles 2018

Stephen White is a Catholic commentator and writer who contributed to The Weekly Standard in 2018. His articles for the magazine focused on Vatican politics and the Catholic Church's complex relationship with the Chinese government.

The Pope's Mess

March 29, 2018 · Books and Art, Pope Francis, Catholicism

Pope Francis's pontificate did not begin with doctrinal controversy. It began with the appearance of an amiable Argentine on the balcony of St. Peter's and endearing stories about a pope who rides the bus and pays his own hotel bills. His papacy seemed to preĀ­sent an opportunity to draw together…

The Bishops Caught Between the Vatican and the Chinese Government

January 24, 2018 · Communist Party, China, Pope Francis

Reports emerged Monday that Vatican officials have been pressuring two Chinese Catholic bishops to resign their offices in order to be replaced with bishops favored by the Chinese government. The Vatican has not confirmed or denied the reports.