Pope Francis is entirely convinced that diverse points of view, freely expressed, can produce real reform writes Austen Ivereigh

From the beginning of Jesus' public ministry, certain Pharisees and partisans of Herod together with priests and scribes agreed together to destroy him. Because of certain acts of his expelling demons, forgiving sins, healing on the Sabbath day, his novel interpretation of the precepts of the Law regarding purity and his familiarity with tax collectors…

The Bible gives us sacred permission to feel the way we feel sometimes

We need to look behind the headlines to see the real story behind abortion polls, writes Cora Sherlock

Secular individualism is the biggest threat to religious life in Ireland, writes David Quinn

Many Catholics don’t understand what the Church teaches about marriage, writes Kieron Wood

With growing speculation that Pope Francis will visit Ireland, Michael Kelly explores potential options

A large number of people now meet their girlfriends, boyfriends, and spouses, over the Internet. Some marriage and friendship bureaux have gone out of business because Internet dating has become so popular. And it seems logical: the Internet provides a huge pool of people to choose from. And if used cannily, it can also be…

Magdalene College Cambridge has deep monastic and Catholic roots

I was forever longing to be more connected to life