scripture
The Pope’s remarks on capital punishment need to be clarified
No Pope can overturn the Church’s teaching that the death penalty is legitimate. So Francis’s comments were puzzling
The biblical crisis that Benedict resolved
Scripture scholars had started to read the Bible as if it were simply a classic text. Benedict XVI helped to change that
As a child, I thought Catholics weren’t Christians. Then my mother gave me some wise advice
How my boyhood anti-Catholicism came to an unlikely end
It isn’t just Fr Sosa: some scholars have been undermining the Gospels for decades
Casting doubt on the words of Jesus leads to despair. Instead, we should trust in God’s promises
If Catholics are not faithful to doctrine, we will face Anglican-style divisions
Those proposing change have not shown how it can be reconciled with Scripture, Tradition and the Magisterium
The Sacred Heart reminds us of our duty to spread the message of God’s love
Evangelisation needs to do what Christ did: radiate love
Pope urges engaged couples to take time for the ‘beautiful work of love’
The Pope says there is no such thing as an ‘express marriage’
The Church must do more to recognise women, says Pope
Pope Francis made the appeal during his general audience today
Twenty-four parables that will make you feel uncomfortable
Fr George William Rutler gives the parables their bite back in his erudite and witty Hints of Heaven
The week ahead: December 7 – 13
Scripture readings in the ordinary and extraordinary form
