War on a false premise
The resignation of US weapons inspector David Kay has confirmed what many, including the Holy See, have long believed: Iraq...
2004
Anti-Semitism and Mel Gibson’s Passion
Few films in cinematic history have contrived to attract so much attention from Christians and Jews alike as Mel Gibson’s...
God’s Invisible Hand
GOD’S INVISIBLE HAND: Cardinal Francis Arinze interviewed by Gerard O’Connell. Paulines Publications Africa, Nairobi, 2003. 398 pp, with photos. Reviewed by...
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...
Our bishops in Sudan
Achieving peace on earth should be as much a goal of politics as it is of religion. Peace is the...
Explanation vs Reason
Communication experts, known loosely as spin doctors, try to present public figures to the media in the most favourable light...
Thirsting for God
THIRSTING FOR GOD: A Journey Towards Restoration and Renewal. By Nicholas King SJ. Kevin Mayhew (UK). 2003 Reviewed by Russell Pollitt...
Homosexuals: A pastoral approach
Imagine, if you will, being the citizen of a country whose government propagates the view that Catholics are inherently corrupt...
