The house wins; who loses?

This month’s proposal by national lottery operator Uthingo to introduce a daily lottery draw will have alarmed those conscious of the insidious effects of gambling on society. Read more…

The Catholic media

The media concerns us all. It shapes us and our society. Much of the media we consume has a corrupting influence that runs counter to the Christian ethic. Often this effect is immediately evident, sometimes it is insidious. The Christian media in general is fulfilling an important function in countervailing these corrupting influences. Read more…

No time for war games

In the pantheon of contemporary despots, few are matched in callousness by Iraq’s military dictator Saddam Hussein. His eventual exit from power will be widely unlamented. Read more…

Homosexuality: The Church’s teaching

This week, a reader requests that we present the Church’s teaching on homosexuality. The issue is shrouded in much uncertainty and discord. We therefore quote in full the entry on the subject in the Catechism of the Catholic Church (1994): Read more…

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