What Newman really stood for
December 14, 2016
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It cannot be long before Cardinal Newman is not only canonised but becomes a Doctor of the Church – so it’s important we understand his theology
Books blog: Speaking out against abortion must go hand in hand with loving care
February 17, 2016
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Francis Phillips talks to founder of Life charity, Jack Scarisbrick
On the Feast of Blessed John Henry Newman raise a glass to Pius X
October 9, 2015
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We must not forget the anti-modernists who saved Newman’s reputation
Books blog: Catholic schools must instil in young people a renewed understanding of marriage
October 6, 2015
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By the time young Catholics reach university so many are ill-equipped to relate their faith to their lives
Why Gerontius is happy in purgatory
March 26, 2015
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The Dream of Gerontius leaves us vividly aware of the drama of salvation
What history obsessives get right
March 10, 2015
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It is odd that Richard III merits star treatment but Britain’s obsession with its history does have its benefits
Books blog: Is Remembrance Day the last gasp of our national religious instinct?
November 11, 2014
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Although we may have not have a truly Christian Remembrance Sunday, it doesn’t mean the ceremony lacks religious significance.
The secret to happiness? Newman has the answers
March 3, 2014
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10 steps towards becoming a happier, holier person
How Pope Francis fooled the Guardianistas
November 5, 2013
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Despite the enthusiasm of the left wing media, the Pope is not abandoning the traditional battlements of Catholicism
What makes us Catholics?
April 16, 2012
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Prayer, love and forgiveness are not enough in themselves