George W Bush and the pope (or the tortoise and the hare)

In a telling phrase in his message for the World Day of Peace last month, the pope voiced his disapproval of the temptation today to appeal to the law of force rather than the force of law. Read more…

Our bishops in Sudan

Guest editorial by Michael Shackleton

Achieving peace on earth should be as much a goal of politics as it is of religion. Peace is the fruit of a justice system that assures all men and women in society their basic rights before God and their individual rights before the law. Read more…

Explanation vs reason

Communication experts, known loosely as spin doctors, try to present public figures to the media in the most favourable light possible. Read more…

Thirsting for God

THIRSTING FOR GOD: A Journey Towards Restoration and Renewal. By Nicholas King SJ. Kevin Mayhew (UK). 2003

Reviewed by Russell Pollitt

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Homosexuals: A pastoral approach

Imagine, if you will, being the citizen of a country whose government propagates the view that Catholics are inherently corrupt and their Mass subversive. Imagine this notion being perpetuated in militant terms by members of the civil service and much of the public. Read more…

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