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The Synodal Path can’t defeat demographics

July 29, 2022

The Vatican came out swinging last week against the German Synodal Path. The Holy See issued a statement, warning that the movement – designed to give lay members a say in running the Church – lacks the authority to instruct bishops on doctrine or morality, and warned of the dangers of schism. The Synodal Path

Did the Pope’s message to Europe miss the elephant in the room?

July 13, 2022

Pope Francis has encouraged young people gathered at the European Union Youth Conference in the Czech Republic to present to the world “a new face of Europe”, and one which is more inclusive. “As young Europeans,” he stressed, “you have an important mission. If in the past your ancestors went to other continents, not always

The martyrs of Communism are the modern equivalents of St Perpetua

July 21, 2016

The author of a new study of Communist persecution tells me why these stories must be kept alive

When Christianity becomes a crime

June 09, 2016

I thought I knew what believers experienced under communism. But I was unprepared for a story of persecution comparable to the Roman Empire

Ukraine Church leaders reject constitutional move on same-sex rights

July 26, 2015

A letter to the Ukrainian president said the constitutional amendment would 'seriously threaten' family life