Rudy?s rude awakening

The question of whether Catholic politicians who support legalised abortion should be allowed to take Communion is threatening to become a major issue in the 2008 presidential election, writes Michael McGough...

The lost Anglican

In this highly provocative account, a fellow Anglican argues that Tony Blair?s drift to Rome highlights the recent dilution of the Church of England?s identity...

When winners should not take all

Gordon Brown claims a strong sense of social justice which he says he wants to put at the core of Government. Here, his biographer urges him to show that commitment by reversing the tax trend where the super rich pay little or nothing at all and the poor lack the support that they need...

Mission accomplished

London?s Missionary Institute closed its doors for the last time on Friday. For 40 years it trained people to work in the developing world; now students from Asia or Africa will be trained at home. Here its president celebrates its short but intense history...

Sin and sensibilities

There are so many ways to offend these days with, from tomorrow, smoking a cigarette in an enclosed public place being but the latest secular sin to be added to contemporary society?s proscriptions...

Tablet USA supplement

Evangelicals and the environment - Deacons - The Sopranos...

Rites on the road

It may seem trivial compared to liturgy or catechetics. But the parish outing offers opportunities for establishing and renewing relationships as well as much-needed recreation for all. The key to success is people who are willing to take responsibility...

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