Can celibates and singles be happy, asks Fr Rolheiser
Category: Comment & Analysis
Protecting the rights of children
Dear Editor, How frustrating that when disgraceful shortcomings are pointed out in the State’s failure to protect and vindicate the rights of children that vested interests always blame a ‘lack of resources’. What resources were lacking when social workers, backed by the full authority of the Garda Síochána, removed two Roma children from their family…
People are crying out for a politics of conviction
Petty loyalties and betrayed promises have left people cynical about politics, writes Lucinda Creighton
Michael McDowell and the reform of the Church
Renewal will not come by ditching core beliefs, writes David Quinn
The Church: Christ’s compassionate face to the world
Nuala O’LoanRome was bathed in glorious sunshine last week as I spent three days visiting the Vatican with fellow legislators from the British Houses of Parliament. It was a wonderful trip and we had illuminating conversations with Cardinal Peter Turkson, President of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, Archbishop Gerhard Müller, Prefect of the Congregation…
Seeking the ‘Church of the poor’ in Brazil
Cathal BarryCathal Barry visits missionary projects in Sao Paulo
The academy and the pew – a strained relationship
There has always been an innate and healthy tension between theology and catechesis, between what’s happening in theology departments in universities and the church pew. Theologians and bishops are often not each other’s favourite people. And that’s understandable. Why? Theology and catechesis have different purposes, even as both are valid and both are needed. Catechesis,…
The Pope and the Devil
Pope Francis is unequivocal about the real face of evil, writes David Quinn
Whatever you say, say a prayer
What better words of comfort are there during a crisis, asks Sarah Carey
Teens and net-porn
Mary KennyWe need some straight talking about values, writes Mary Kenny