Both Sophie and her fellow German Joseph Ratzinger were inspired by Newman’s writings on conscience
Authors
Francis Phillips
Francis Phillips reviews books for the Catholic Herald.
Sophie Scholl, executed by the Nazis 70 years ago, shows the human spirit at its finest
Tuesday, 26 February 2013
The doctors who single-handedly reduced the abortion rate in China
Friday, 22 February 2013
Dr Evelyn Billings, who died last week, travelled the world teaching women about their own natural fertility
The Church is not a party and it doesn’t need a ‘Clause 4 movement’
Thursday, 21 February 2013
Thankfully the younger generation understand better than the elder BBC crowd
On Benedict XVI, the BBC is already writing the first draft of history
Monday, 18 February 2013
The Catholic liberal elite dominate the corporation
It is fitting that Pope Benedict made his announcement on the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes
Friday, 15 February 2013
It is indicative both of his love for Our Lady and an acknowledgement of his own growing weakness
Whatever our sadness over Benedict, we will rejoice over ‘Habemus Papam’
Thursday, 14 February 2013
We will miss Joseph Ratzinger, but the Church goes on
The way forward for us foot-soldiers in the Church
Wednesday, 13 February 2013
As Benedict XVI begins his own private journey of prayer, we too should give time for Eucharistic Adoration
Virtuous atheism is not enough
Friday, 8 February 2013
Alain de Botton’s intentions are noble, but his quest for 10 Commandments for Atheists is fruitless
After yesterday’s vote, I won’t be voting for the Tories again
Wednesday, 6 February 2013
The marriage Bill has opened a chasm between its supporters and opponents
Pope Benedict is not ‘abandoning the Cross’
Benedict XVI’s abdication is a blessing in disguise