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Latest issue: 27 October 2006 James MacintyreThe prospect of greater interference in the running of faith schools is exposing divisions at the heart of Government. Supporters of Catholic schools say they should be left alone, secularists are spoiling for a fight and others are fearful that marginal seats will be lost 
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Featured Articles Full-bodied row in Bordeaux Philip Crispin   Full-bodied row in BordeauxThe Vatican's establishment of an institute for ex-Lefebvrists in Bordeaux, to operate in parallel with the existing Church, has caused deep anger in France. It is a major challenge to the authority of Cardinal Jean-Pierre Ricard - and to the Church, shaped by the Second Vatican Council'...
A crucial moment for Catholics Vincent Nichols  A crucial moment for CatholicsProposals for imposing on religious schools quotas of pupils of other faiths or none seems motivated by a political desire to find a solution to divisions in multifaith, multiracial Britain. But the impact on the Catholic community, says the chairman of its education service, would be to put at risk a system of schooling that is successful and more integrated than ministers understand...
From Budapest to Berlin Jonathan LuxmooreFrom Budapest to BerlinHungary?s uprising 50 years ago was crushed by the Soviets. But its heroes, including Cardinal J?zsef Mindszenty, sowed the seeds of a rebellion across Eastern Europe...
What reason to believe? Catherine PepinsterWhat reason to believe?John Humphrys, scourge of politicians on the BBC?s Today show, is looking for God. He talks to Catherine Pepinster about his lifelong quest, the impact of tragedy on his beliefs and his new Radio 4 series...
Sermon on the mount Dominic Prince Sermon on the mountDominic Prince meets Ireland?s unofficial chaplain to the turf, who is minister to what is possibly the country?s most horse-mad congregation...
Rising tide of refugees Isabel de BertodanoRising tide of refugeesWhile climate change demands merely a lifestyle change on the part of those living in developed countries, for the millions of impoverished in Bangladesh, the impact of flooding is threatening lives and livelihoods...
Once a priest, always a priest Catherine PepinsterOnce a priest, always a priestCardinal Cormac Murphy-O?Connor has reached high office in the Church. But the most important moment of his life was his ordination. As he celebrates the golden jubilee of his priesthood, he reflects on a life rooted in faith and the changes he has witnessed...
A not-so-auld alliance Stephen BreenA not-so-auld allianceOverwhelming Catholic support for the Labour Party has been one of the great constants of politics in Scotland throughout the twentieth century. But as Scots prepare to go to the polls in elections for the Scottish Parliament next year, Labour?s grip on that hitherto loyal constituency has never been weaker...
Constant promise
Constant promiseLoving actions make us worthy of what God has undertaken for us. But, as this week?s opening prayer reveals, we cannot perform these actions without God. Daniel McCarthy explains how our future fulfilment breaks into the present, in a single moment and over the course of our lives...
No time like the present Alan MorrisNo time like the presentThe RCIA is robbed of its effectiveness when it is forced to take place within predetermined dates
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