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Melanie McDonagh
‘She would have been brave to the end’
Anne Widdecombe’s violent death is a national tragedy that recalls a politician whose courage, Christian faith and unwavering convictions won her both devoted admirers and implacable critics
The stolen head of St John the Baptist
Acquired during the Fourth Crusade and preserved through revolution, the relic venerated at Amiens Cathedral is among the most extraordinary survivals of the medieval Christian world
‘Only by the grace of the Holy Spirit, I survived’
Imprisoned and sentenced to death under Albania’s communist regime, Cardinal Ernest Simoni remains a compelling witness to faith, endurance and the supernatural
The wisdom of the hive
Gabriel Wilson OSB’s account of beekeeping combines practical knowledge, monastic insight and a profound attentiveness to the natural world
Pope Leo XIV: not quite in his own words
Elise Ann Allen’s biography benefits from exceptional first-hand sources but dwells too long on stating the obvious. The best bit is the actual interview with the Pope at the end
Pilgrim of Hope brings Marian art into a space of prayer
A modest exhibition at Farm Street Church invites visitors to contemplate reproductions of Marian masterpieces not as museum pieces, but as aids to prayer
Archbishop Moth reflects on Rome visit and challenges for the Church
The Westminster prelate considers signs of growth, pastoral priorities and the wider questions shaping Catholic life in Britain
Zurbarán: painting, piety and the power of stillness
From haunting crucifixions to the quiet intensity of the Agnus Dei, Zurbarán’s work invites a deeply devotional response
An uninspiring portrait
Christopher Lamb offers a serviceable overview of the challenges facing Pope Leo XIV, but his analysis rarely moves far beyond the obvious
Sohrab Ahmari: ‘I’m very much in the pray and obey camp’
Ten years after entering the Church, Sohrab Ahmari reflects on conversion, Iran, liturgy and the political common good
What we really know about St Patrick
Modern celebrations of St Patrick’s Day may have become largely secular, yet the historical figure behind them remains one of the most remarkable missionaries of the early Church
Lent, lobster and the Orthodox example
Giving up meat, dairy and a little pride may do more for the soul than vague good intentions
Diary: Archbishop Richard Moth’s installation at Westminster
Melanie McDonagh attends Richard Moth’s installation as Archbishop of Westminster, where frank words on abuse and a call to evangelisation set the tone for his ministry
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