Philip F. Lawler

About the Author

Philip F. Lawler is a distinguished Catholic journalist, author, and commentator with over four decades of experience in religious and political analysis. As the former editor of the respected Catholic World Report and director of the CatholicCulture.org website, he has dedicated his career to examining the challenges facing the modern Church. Lawler's incisive writings often address issues of ecclesiastical leadership, moral integrity, and the intersection of faith and public life. His book The Smoke of Satan: How Corrupt and Cowardly Bishops Betrayed Christ, His Church, and the Faithful . . . and What Can Be Done About It critiques systemic failures within the Catholic hierarchy while offering practical solutions for renewal. A prolific voice for orthodox Catholicism, Lawler continues to inspire readers to engage thoughtfully with their faith in an increasingly secular world.