‘If you are out of communion on a matter as fundamental as the right to life, surely you have chosen to cut yourself off from the community of fellow worshippers’ says Francis Phillips
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Raising children as Christians is a liberation not indoctrination
You can raise your children as Christians but ultimately, it’s up to them if they attend church as an adult
The Magdalen Laundries: an important corrective
Despite the failings of the Magdalen system, unbalanced analysis failed to reflect the full story
Why it’s harder to become a Catholic than a Protestant
Whether it’s liturgy or social mockery, Catholicism is a difficult thing to join
What does a typical priest look like?
Most are from traditional Catholic families are not afraid of traditional devotions, according to a new survey
Mothers are needed to save the family, not the economy
David Cameron has reiterated his pledge to introduce tax breaks for married couples but Francis Phillips is not holding her breath
Why some women didn’t like Margaret Thatcher
Last Saturday’s ‘Young Margaret’ offered some telling insights into the former prime minister
The Catholic midwives case – a victory for freedom of conscience
The ruling in Glasgow will effect the NHS south of the border, too









Tory party leaders have forgotten what a conservative outlook is all about
Politicians like Francis Maude think the party should cling to the ‘spirit of the age’. Come the election they may be in for a shock