This week Damian Thompson reveals why the bishops have failed to tame the Catholic blogosphere More comment… Quentin de la Bedoyere on the plot to eradicate faith schools Fr Christopher Jamison on what no one’s noticed about this October’s synod Tim Stanley reviews Channel 4’s Child Genius Jack Carrigan reviews ‘Stalin’s Daughter’ by Rosemary Sullivan Bishop David McGough writes on why we grumble Pastor Iuventus says that watching an ordination is like being at a beautiful wedding Don’t miss… Harry Mount visits a Norman church with film-star looks Available exclusively in the print edition… Tim Montgomerie on Britain’s surprising new ambassador for Christianity Fr Paul A McGavin proposes a new way to select bishops Why are we crowing over Lord Sewel’s sins, asks Mary Kenny Mgr John Armitage says something big is about to happen in Walsingham The return of the ‘conviction politician’ isn’t a good thing, says Dennis Sewell Fr Ronald Rolheiser on when silence can speak volumes Take up our special subscription offer – 12 issues currently available for just £12! For all subscription and MAGNIFICAT options, go here.