Why Are Popes So Soft on Migration?
Compassion is cheap, especially when other people are paying for it.
Religion
Where Does the First American Pontiff Stand?
Ultimately, in the question of whether Pope Leo XIV is a leftist or conservative, perhaps the answer isn’t either or neither (a moderate) – but both.
On Prisons and Popes
A few thoughts on the government's recent decision to rescind prisoners' voting rights and the passing of Pope Francis. What a combo! Plus, a preview of my trip to Israel.
Hopes for a New Pope
There are 1.4 billion of us Catholics and unlike the world’s Muslims, our doctrines, religious practices and moral priorities are theoretically decided by one man.
One News Spends $1 Million to Attack
Who is One News to play God? It should be wound up. It serves no purpose.
Why Do Catholics Ignore the Internet?
It’s also never been easier for the Vatican to control politics using the internet.
Face of the Day
Francis’s body will be transferred to St Peter’s basilica on Wednesday morning to allow members of the public to pay their respects.
Something Strange and Wonderful Is Happening
Young people, young men especially, are re-discovering the promise of Christianity.
Why We Need to Re-Christianise the West
Christianity is the soul of the West: we abandon it at our societal peril.
Progressive Christianity: A Different Faith Altogether
Progressive Christianity seems to reinterpret Christian teaching to conform with modern society. This sets Progressive Christianity on a collision course with Conservative Christianity.