
The real Francis is not the kindly figure in white showing indulgence to all that the world imagines

We expect hunger in Africa, sadly, but that it happens in Britain too, one of the world’s richest countries, is shocking

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?
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