Eastern married priests are a blessing – but not a model for the West
March 11, 2020
No Comments
The traditions complement each other. But the West’s is more precious and more fragile
The doctrine of Christ the King: the best defence against clericalism
November 25, 2019
No Comments
In the Missal first issued in 1969, yesterday was the Feast of the Kingship of Christ. Until that year this
Why racism is a heresy
March 27, 2019
No Comments
The mosque shootings in Christchurch, New Zealand, which killed 50 Muslims, are an unspeakable tragedy, and we must pray for
A Muslim’s journey to Christ
October 12, 2017
No Comments
Derya Little has a disarming smile and a slight glow. It is very difficult to dislike her and few people
The necessity of limbo: a response to Nicholas Senz
June 28, 2017
No Comments
The Catechism says we may have some ‘hope’, but it doesn’t overrule the Church’s authoritative past teaching
Abandoning limbo would leave a serious gap in Church teaching
June 2, 2017
No Comments
Catholic doctrine suggests that limbo really does exist – although opinions about it differ
Obituary: David Braine, leading Catholic philosopher who battled disability
March 27, 2017
No Comments
The philosopher was renowned for his vast tomes and his eccentricities
The hook of Mormon
February 23, 2017
No Comments
Mike Otterson is coming home. Not all the way home (he is a Scouser) but a lot closer than he
I’ve loved the EU all my life – but I’m delighted we are leaving it
July 1, 2016
No Comments
Leave voters believe in democracy and the rule of law. European history shows they are right to reject the EU
Vote Leave – it’s what St Augustine would have wanted
May 26, 2016
No Comments
St Augustine warned 1,500 years ago that false supranational unity is a structure of sin. The EU has proved him right