Culture

Rupnik art dispute more complicated than it appears, argues art historian

as accusations of sexual abuse have mounted against father marko rupnik, his art has increasingly come into question and under the microscop...
Elise Allen

Keir Starmer is not a slacker for wanting a break from work – it’s a healthy part of human nature

the saying goes that all work and no play makes jack a dull boy. so perhaps keir starmer hoped to ditch his nickname of mr boring earlier th...
Portia Berry-Kilby

Islam in British democracy and the dangers to our Jewish neighbours

for the first time, this 4 july a british general election will be fought in part over islamic ideology. there are currently four constituen...
Gavin Ashenden

Disappearance of Traditional Mass would impoverish the world both spiritually and culturally

today the times has published a letter from 48 intellectuals, artists, politicians and celebrities, both catholic and non-catholic, begging ...
Joseph Shaw

A smile from Monteverdi

michael white enjoys the delight of the vespers and a radical reimagining of carmen. to hear monteverdi’s vespers of the blessed virgin is t...
Michael White

Lourdes shrine taking action on Rupnik art though not removing it yet

the catholic bishop responsible for the world-famous and beloved marian shrine in france has ordered measures to lower the visibility of mos...
The Catholic Herald

Catholicism has a much-needed place in Public Office – but we need to articulate it better

we talk easily about faith and public service: education, medicine, law and order. few catholics would abstain from voting . and yet we have...
Frances Lasok

Secularism under Scrutiny: Why restless hearts find their questions answered in God

secularists are worried; all is not well. richard dawkins in particular is deeply distressed and disturbed. a wave of high-profile christian...
Gavin Ashenden

Ring dem Bells: an ancient, important and holy Christian custom

in a tweet that upset many people, the prominent atheist richard dawkins declared that he loved listening to the bells of winchester cathedr...
Katherine Bennett

Hallowed in the womb: John the Baptist represents the whole history of Israel

the nativity of st john the baptist falls on june 24. almost every sermon on this occasion remarks that it is an unusual thing to celebrate ...
Fr Richard Ounsworth OP