Catholic Church
The bitter fruit of a mythMichael Kirke | 30 August 2010 |tags: Catholic Church, Ireland, terrorismIreland has been stunned by the revelation that a Catholic priest appears to have been responsible for a terror bombing in which nine people died in 1972.
A strange silenceGiovanni Cucci | 20 July 2010 |tags: abuse crisis, Catholic Church, paedophiliaWhy aren't critics going to the root of the problem of paedophilia among the clergy? The author of a new study explains why.
Tales of two men in redPedro Jose Izquierdo | 13 July 2010 |tags: Catholic Church, democracy, VenezuelaHugo Chávez and an outspoken cardinal are feuding over the future of democracy in Venezuela.
Hold fast to what is goodGeorge Pell | 11 June 2010 |tags: Catholic Church, interviews, Islam, sex-abuse crisisOne of the most prominent Catholic voices in the English-speaking world on the sex-abuse crisis, Islam, and the future of Christianity in an exclusive MercatorNet interview.
Liberals and conservatives war over Cardinal Newman’s legacyJuan R. Vélez | 24 May 2010 |tags: Benedict XVI, Cardinal Newman, Catholic ChurchOne of the leading intellectual lights of Victorian England will be beatified in England later this year. An unholy row has broken out over his significance.
How the Nazis engineered a paedophile priests scareMassimo Introvigne | 21 April 2010 |tags: Catholic Church, priest paedophilia crisisIn 1937 propaganda minister Joseph Goebbels organized a campaign to discredit the Catholic Church after Pope Pius XI severely criticised the Nazi regime.
Should the Pope be tried for crimes against humanity?Michael Cook | 10 April 2010 |tags: Benedict XVI, Catholic Church, hypersexualized culture, sex abuseA United Nations jurist wants to put Benedict XVI in the dock for condoning sex-abuse. The real question is, how many others should be there with him?
Moral panic flares againMassimo Introvigne | 03 April 2010 |tags: Benedict XVI, Catholic Church, moral panic, sex abuseIs priestly paedophilia a problem? Yes, says an Italian sociologist. Is it a big problem? No.
Easter is always about dying and risingJoanna Bogle | 02 April 2010 |tags: Catholic Church, Christianity, Pope Benedict XVIEaster could not have come at a better time for Catholics and their beleaguered pope.
The gathering stormMichael Cook | 18 March 2010 |tags: Benedict XVI, Catholic Church, sexual abuseThe scandal of sexual abuse by priests in Europe is distracting us from an even bigger scandal in the future, one which the media helped to create.
The future church - possiblyMartin Barillas | 26 February 2010 |tags: books, Catholic Church, globalisationAn American journalist exercises his prophetic powers concerning trends in the Catholic Church.
Seeking the pearl of great priceJeffrey Steenson | 23 October 2009 |tags: Anglican, Benedict XVI, Catholic ChurchThe Vatican's unexpected announcement this week made headlines around the world. An Anglican bishop who entered the Catholic Church in 2007 reflects on its significance.
Crossing the TiberAndrew Byrne | 22 October 2009 |tags: Anglican, Benedict XVI, Catholic ChurchThe Vatican has opened a door to Anglicans who want to be united to the Pope.
You gotta have faithBrian Lilley | 27 August 2008 |tags: abortion, Barack Obama, Catholic ChurchJoe Biden's nomination as Barack Obama's running mate casts a shadow over the Democrats' campaign.
Towards a democracy of hopeGeorge Pell | 17 December 2004 |tags: Catholic Church, democracy, George Pell, IslamCardinal George Pell has won the respect of the media with his straightforward manner and the strength of his intellect. Here he talks about Islam, Christianity and democracy.subscribe donate
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