The real Francis is not the kindly figure in white showing indulgence to all that the world imagines
Billions of euros pour into the German hierarchy’s coffers every year thanks to the church tax. Hardly anyone goes to Mass, but it means the bishops can bully Rome
We expect hunger in Africa, sadly, but that it happens in Britain too, one of the world’s richest countries, is shocking
Christians around the world will endanger their lives this Christmas to celebrate their faith
Muriel Spark found Catholicism practical and rational, while Edith Sitwell was receptive to the power of sacramental grace
Those who ridicule the Syllabus have clearly never read it – it’s a handy guide to avoiding doctrinal blunders
Much-loved Fr Dennis Higgins has caused a storm over his apparent remarks to children. But why are we obsessed by the figure of a great fat man bearing presents?
DNA tests have shown that there is a cuckoo in the nest
Francis Phillips reviews a selection of books that help children to understand the Faith
How to protect your children from anti-Catholic myths
Andrew M Brown finds ways of dealing with the anti-Catholic bias in many history books