For five decades fundamental moral values have been sidelined by economics and politics
Authors
Francis Phillips
Francis Phillips reviews books for the Catholic Herald.
I am sad to say farewell to the print edition of Catholic World Report
Wednesday, 25 January 2012
The magazine, founded in 1991, provided honest coverage of the Church’s problems but also showed its life and vigour
We should never give in to moral relativism
Monday, 23 January 2012
Whether one is Labour or Tory, believer or not, you can’t change the natural laws
It is right and Christian to build bridges with North Korea
Thursday, 19 January 2012
David Alton’s inspiring attempts to open up the ‘hermit kingdom’ is an example of Christian diplomacy at its best
The Iron Lady treats its heroine’s dementia sensitively
Wednesday, 18 January 2012
Margaret Thatcher’s confusion and memory loss is sad, but not quite tragic. Her life was not cut short too early: she fulfilled her potential in spades
Life is still valuable even when it is no longer useful
Monday, 16 January 2012
We need strong voices like Jean Vanier’s to fight against utilitarianism
It is surely premature to start talking about ‘conclave contenders’
Thursday, 12 January 2012
Instead, let’s give thanks for Pope Benedict XVI’s wise leadership and continued good health
I’m puzzled by St Joan of Arc
Monday, 9 January 2012
Yet there is no doubt that this extraordinary woman, who heard “voices”, was sane
The Three Wise Men are not just a fairy tale
Friday, 6 January 2012
The Wise Men’s journey reflects on our Christian journey too
The American Church fights back
The bishops are taking on the Department of Health over proposals to make religious institutions provide contraception and abortifacient pills