"It (the synodal process) is not, it seems, for most Irish Catholics. Readers of this newspaper — committed, practising Catholics, not disengaged critics — have written to tell us they had no know
"If the Church itself does not recognize the full humanity of half its own members—by insisting, for example, that they cannot image Christ because of their gender—how can it expect Silicon Valley
None of the Popes 'get' women! Heidi Schumpf (writing in Commonweal magazine) suggests if Pope Leo doesn't 'get' women his AI Encyclical will not reach many people of good will. Most priests don't 'ge
Sidney Blumenthal and Seán Wilentz give Gareth Gore a platform for stereotypes and prejudice. Of Escriva, they ask "He was a Fascist, was he not?" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKDH3xLOZdY&list
Paddy,
Cardinal Hume did his best to limit the power and influence of Opus Dei in his Archdiocese. However for much of his time in Westminster he was constrained by the eagle eyes of the Vatican under
A powerful poetic portrayal of the sparse gospel story that releases its dramatic potential and allows us as readers to enter the story afresh and, hopefully, have our own life-giving encounter with t
I love this piece Sean, it really brings the familiar story to life. I can almost taste the dust rising from the road and feel the heat beating down. Anticipation, hope and the belief that if he cries
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The Irish Catholic editorial: The Synod that forgot to save the Church – The Irish Synodal Pathway process is a serious undertaking by serious people. But who is it for?
May 30 2026"It (the synodal process) is not, it seems, for most Irish Catholics. Readers of this newspaper — committed, practising Catholics, not disengaged critics — have written to tell us they had no know
The Irish Catholic editorial: The Synod that forgot to save the Church – The Irish Synodal Pathway process is a serious undertaking by serious people. But who is it for?
May 30 2026"If the Church itself does not recognize the full humanity of half its own members—by insisting, for example, that they cannot image Christ because of their gender—how can it expect Silicon Valley
The Irish Catholic editorial: The Synod that forgot to save the Church – The Irish Synodal Pathway process is a serious undertaking by serious people. But who is it for?
May 30 2026None of the Popes 'get' women! Heidi Schumpf (writing in Commonweal magazine) suggests if Pope Leo doesn't 'get' women his AI Encyclical will not reach many people of good will. Most priests don't 'ge
Seán Walsh: Just Another Blind Beggar
May 29 2026Your closing lines are masterful, Seán. Thank you for sending.
Brendan Hoban: A struggle for the soul of US Catholicism
May 26 2026Sidney Blumenthal and Seán Wilentz give Gareth Gore a platform for stereotypes and prejudice. Of Escriva, they ask "He was a Fascist, was he not?" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKDH3xLOZdY&list
Brendan Hoban: A struggle for the soul of US Catholicism
May 26 2026Paddy, Cardinal Hume did his best to limit the power and influence of Opus Dei in his Archdiocese. However for much of his time in Westminster he was constrained by the eagle eyes of the Vatican under
Seán Walsh: Just Another Blind Beggar
May 29 2026A powerful poetic portrayal of the sparse gospel story that releases its dramatic potential and allows us as readers to enter the story afresh and, hopefully, have our own life-giving encounter with t
Vatican News – Anna Rowlands: Pope Leo’s ‘Magnifica humanitas’ will have enduring impact
May 26 2026https://www.facebook.com/reel/830880590100986 Tolkien... please no!
Seán Walsh: Just Another Blind Beggar
May 29 2026I love this piece Sean, it really brings the familiar story to life. I can almost taste the dust rising from the road and feel the heat beating down. Anticipation, hope and the belief that if he cries
Brendan Hoban: A struggle for the soul of US Catholicism
May 26 2026Thanks, Joe@6. Perhaps Cardinal Hume wasn’t as great a man as I thought he was.
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