Alex Defert, Author at Catholic Herald

Alex Defert

A materialist reflects on the mystery of suicide

September 20, 2018

Can Darwinism help us grasp this uniquely human tendency, asks Alex Defert A Very Human Ending by Jesse Bering, Doubleday, 288pp, £16.99 The taboo of suicide runs deep in human consciousness. We fear it, avoid discussing it and, for the most part, find the train of thought that might lead to it abhorrent or distressing.

Catholic students have better self-discipline, US study finds

August 23, 2018

The study said religion can mould hearts and minds in ways that typical methods of discipline cannot

Cardinal Wuerl’s name removed from Catholic High School

August 23, 2018

The cardinal is facing increasing pressure over his handling of abuse claims

Cardinal Nichols ‘utterly ashamed’ over Church abuse scandal

August 22, 2018

The cardinal said that 'as a Father in this House' he bore 'the direct responsibility' to protect the household from harm

Pope Francis calls for ‘unity and reconciliation’ in video message to Ireland

August 22, 2018

The Pope released the video in the run-up to the World Meeting of Families

Cardinal O’Malley: ‘I accept responsibility’ for aide not showing me letter accusing McCarrick

August 21, 2018

The cardinal said he 'should have seen' the letter that made allegations against McCarrick

Doctors could be allowed to end lives of patients with degenerative diseases

August 17, 2018

Campaigners have branded the proposals 'euthanasia by stealth'

Cardinal O’Malley withdraws from World Meeting of Families

August 16, 2018

The cardinal said he would not attend due to 'important matters pertaining to the pastoral care' at a diocesan seminary

Pro-life charity launches legal action after being evicted from London show

August 14, 2018

'Life' claim Lambeth Council breached their right to freedom of expression

10,000 sign petition to stop Fr James Martin speaking at World Meeting of Families

August 13, 2018

Organisers say they will not change the line-up

Former monk arrested after murder of Coptic bishop

August 13, 2018

The monk had been expelled from the order for 'continuous violations' of his religious duties

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