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How to read like a Christian – and avoid lazy thinking

nearly a hundred years ago, the english writer ia richards coined a phrase that has become a mainstay of literary studies. “all respectable ...
Nick Ripatrazone

Catholic charity puts its case to US Supreme Court in religious exemption dispute

a catholic charitable organisation in wisconsin has argued to the us supreme court that the denial of its religious exemption status by the ...
johnlavenburg

The Pope is wrong to deride lace and frills — it’s important to dress well for Mass

pope francis is well known for shunning the glitz and the glam that goes with the office of pope. but, in case there was any doubt, he doubl...
Portia Berry-Kilby

'Some paintings never cease to amaze': The Adoration of the Kings

some paintings never cease to amaze. they offer more and more as you give them time to. just such a picture is jan gossaert’s adoration of t...
Gabriele Finaldi

Rediscovering a Gothic genius: the V&A's great Pugin exhibition, thirty years on

on 15 june 1994, an exhibition opened at london’s victoria and albert museum devoted to the life and work of augustus welby northmore pugin....
Paul Atterbury

The death lobby has won a battle, but it has not yet won the war

there is surely a certain glamour in ruminating on one's woes. in particular, many people enjoy being part of a beleaguered ideological mino...
Georgia L. Gilholy

Proofs for the existence of God according to Aquinas

much has changed in the realm of philosophy and theology since the 13th century, when st thomas aquinas presented his five ways to prove the...
Fr Robert Verrill OP

Britain no longer a Christian country, says Bishop Egan following vote to legalise assisted suicide

the bishop of portsmouth has said that “britain is no longer a christian country” following the vote by mps to legalise assisted suicide. in...
The Catholic Herald

'One of the greatest betrayals of the vulnerable in society in recent history": can the assisted suicide Bill be stopped?

on friday, 29 november 2024, mps in the united kingdom voted in favour of the terminally ill adults (end of life) bill. it is difficult to k...
Thomas Edwards

'Dark day' for Britain, says bishop, as MPs vote in favour of assisted suicide

mps today voted for an assisted suicide bill in an historic moment which was described by a senior catholic bishop as a “dark day for our co...
Simon Caldwell