David Quinn tackles the concept of Christian unity

Political strife affects a common Christian heritage

Christianity divided is an impediment

Fr Rolheiser considers Church division and unity

Michael Kelly on the power and beauty in ancient ritual

The Church’s declaration on religious freedom Dignitatis Humanae teaches that to be human, “man’s response to God in faith must be free: no one therefore is to be forced to embrace the Christian faith against his own will”. “God calls men to serve him in spirit and in truth,” the document continues, “hence they are…

Church teaching is doctrine, not policy

The Church is alienating gay people, writes Ben Kelly

Greater transparency is a vital step in national renewal, writes Lucinda Creighton