Cardinal Reinhard Marx has insisted that the German Church is not seeking “to ‘adapt to the spirit of the times,' as some people fear”.

Peruvian Bishop Kay Schmalhausen has criticised the “metropolitan model” for holding bishops accountable over abuse.

Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith has urged Sri Lankan Catholics to demonstrate against the illegal drugs trade.

Philip Pullella previews the papal visit to Morocco.

Rita Ferrone questions whether the resignations at Donne Chiesa Mondo are really about “a titanic struggle against ‘male control’”.

Adam DeVille suggests there is a “disordered thought that afflicts Catholics more than anybody else”.

And Sister Rose Pacatte gives her verdict on the movie Unplanned.

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