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Something of a consensus exists among church historians that, had the Vatican treated Martin Luther and his circles in a more conciliatory manner at the start of what became the Reformation, it might not have happened. Many of the theological points ...

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The Church's moral obligation to victims of clerical sexual abuse
Speeches from this week's conference in Rome

This week in Rome bishops and religious superiors met at the first Vatican-backed symposium devoted to forging a global response to the crisis of clerical sexual abuse that has disgraced ...

Archbishop voices 'shame and sorrow' after priest's abuse trial
Longley to visit parishes 'damaged' by Walsh

Today, Tuesday 7 February, Bede Walsh, who served as a Catholic priest in the Archdiocese of Birmingham, has been convicted by a jury, following a 10-day trial at Stoke-on-Trent ...

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Darkness made visibleFergus O'Donoghue There are signs that 18 religious congregations in Ireland may be prepared to offer more compensation to victims of abuse in industrial schools. Here a Jesuit offers his analysis of the culture of cruelty in the homes and why the initial response of the Religious fell short...	Mystery for all to seeLewis Ayres Preaching on the Trinity as priests will do this weekend is notoriously difficult, for the obvious reason that there is a constant paradox at the heart of the Church’s teaching. But paying closer attention to the liturgy can help our understanding enormously...
Painful, slow redemptionDaniel O'Leary Irish churchmen and women – and politicians too – should resist attempts at quick closure to the shocking revelations of criminal mental, physical and sexual abuse perpetrated on the country’s most vulnerable children. Rather, they should spend a lot of time of their knees...	Thomas for our timeTina Beattie In these troubled economic days there is a tendency towards gloom and despondency. But the credit crunch could also create an opportunity for Aquinas to act as our guide through the mire of consumerism to the one truly fulfilling objective in life...

The South Bank showChristopher Lamb As Archbishop of Southwark, Kevin McDonald is often in the shadow of Westminster, across the river. But, as he told Christopher Lamb, his diocese – the second largest in England and Wales – is a vibrant mix of colours and creeds ...	Three into oneRobert Gibbons The Greek-Catholic Melkites regard Pentecost as the moment of full revelation of the Trinity, and so celebrate Trinity and Pentecost together in one festival. This Trinitarian emphasis has implications for liturgy and for the catechesis of children ...
A spark of majestyDaniel McCarthy The faithful are sustained in mind and body through receiving the sacrament of the Eucharist. And, as when they read the Scriptures or take part in the other sacraments, writes Daniel McCarthy, they also share in the life of the Trinity...	A most welcome fruity GurkhaRose Prince