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Tag: Catholic Church
7 key takeaways from Pope’s new statement on marriage, families and sex
Sexuality, marriage, and family face a mounting crisis in the world and…
“In the valley of darkness”
“The Lord is my Shepherd, there is nothing I shall want; fresh…
Hitler’s Catholics
There is a well-known story about the novelist Evelyn Waugh. He was…
How Does a Catholic Climb a Tree? Christian Witness Today
Jesus’ last words to his apostles were: “You shall be my witnesses…
Irish Catholics, where are you?
Irish Catholicism has gone underground, leaving the public square and the forum…
In Passing: A way forward for a Christian Ireland?
There are many in Ireland today – and indeed more beyond her…
The Church: A Historical View
I am a Church historian, and received a doctorate in this discipline…
Rodney Stark: “The world is more religious than it has ever been”
Is there more faith than not in the world? “The world is…









