How the China deal betrays the Second Vatican Council
The Vatican’s agreement with Beijing signifies the abandonment of Vatican II’s political vision
American football: a lesson in spiritual combat
High-minded members of the professional class disdain the sport, but they miss the point
I’m not ashamed to be called a ‘new ultramontanist’
In upholding immutable truths, the ultramontanists of the 19th century were the true progressives
The abuse crisis casts doubt on the whole post-Vatican II settlement
Since 1968, Church leaders have tried to preserve a fragile truce. But repeated compromises have fostered a culture of deceit
Why ‘Uncle Ted’ didn’t want to be called a father
The Archbishop’s easygoing persona was a social strategy – and a theological stance
