‘In facing up to this situation, we have to deal with both causes and consequences’, writes Dr Martin Mansergh

The synod process will pave the way for bishops to make formal proposals about the Church’s pastoral care of families, writes Cathal Barry

Belief in a better future appealed to America, writes David Quinn

Greg Daly examines the issues most likely to generate debate in the synod’s working document.

The Pope’s outstanding charisma draws thousands to the streets despite America’s tightest security ever, writes Andrew O’Connell

“Miss Y’s case is a heart-breaking one, but the facts are clear: she is alive”, writes Michael Kelly

The Pontiff provides a practical purpose for universal faith, writes Mary Kenny

Politicking within the Church is nothing new, says Martin Browne OSB

We risk turning sex into a legal transaction, writes David Quinn

Cathal Barry presents an overview of Church teaching on liturgical celebration