To avoid causing scandal, Sister Wendy should perhaps stick to art
Topic: Humanae Vitae
If only Sister Wendy Beckett had taken her lead from Bishop Egan when talking about condoms on the radio
Catholic world mourns renowned biblical scholar Cardinal Martini
The influential Italian Jesuit died today aged 85
Thank goodness for Bishop-elect Egan. Humanae Vitae, he says, is infallible
On the other hand, an obituary of my chaplain in the 1960s recalls the encyclical’s very divided reception
What is sex for?
Anglicans (and Catholics) get themselves in a muddle over gay marriage because they’ve forgotten the meaning of sex
Never underestimate the self-giving of the Catholic priesthood
We easily forget those good priests whose reputations can be permanently tarnished by false accusations
Bishops should stop worrying about decline and start encouraging couples to be open to life
People are often too afraid or too selfish to have larger families
Vatican: Pope’s words on condoms do not mark change in Church teaching
Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith issues clarification about Benedict XVI’s remarks in Light of the World







Our bishops should do more to promote the Church’s teaching on marriage and family
The common good depends on stable marriages open to life