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Has it got to be Gordon?
William Keegan
If barely concealed driving ambition were enough to make a Prime Minister, the job would be in Mr Brown's pocket. But, as the biographer of the man from the manse with the "strong moral compass" explains here, it's far from a done deal despite the Chancellor being the best candidate for the position
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Church in the World
Pope attacks 'folly' of secular Canadians
Australia
Stem-cell debate 'risks becoming irrational and abusive' | | Brussels
'God' returns to debate on Europe's Christian roots | Chile
Bachelet confronts Church over morning-after pill | | Colombia
Clinics challenge abortion ruling | Czech Republic
Church wins back Prague cathedral | | France
Br Roger of Taiz? 'a secret Catholic' | Kenya
Slum demolition condemned | | New Zealand
Live more simply, say bishops | Poland
Vocations continue to defy trends in rest of Europe | | Rome
Congregation buys cancer drug firm | Russia
Church leaders find common ground | | United States
Prayers and silence mark 9/11 anniversary | |
Featured Articles
'God has taken on a human face'
Homily of Pope Benedict XVI given at Regensberg, 12 September 2006
Bavaria?s Benediktfest
Robert Mickens
Like his predecessor?s first papal visit to Poland, Benedict XVI?s return home excited huge enthusiasm among his fellow countrymen. It was billed in part as a sentimental journey but the visit will be remembered as the event when he argued eloquently for God?s place in a rational world
Valediction and venom
Julia Langdon
Whatever they say in private, delegates at this year?s Labour conference will give a
rousing reception to Tony Blair?s last speech as leader. But the one really to watch will be the reaction to the speech of the heir presumptive to the party crown
Saving Russia's rural soul
Isabel de Bertodano
After nearly 90 years of decay, efforts are now being made to restore churches to the heart of village life. But with no funds from the state and little expertise in the Orthodox Church, it is up to volunteers to save them from irreversible ruin Tomorrow's Church debates today
Arthur Krebbers
More than 30 young Christians gathered in Cambridge last week as part of a new Catholic initiative that will train them in faith-based leadership. Their discussions raise profound questions about the role of the Church in society A mirror for Gaia
Daniel O'Leary
Reflecting back to Mother Earth what we see before us, the great act of creation, helps us both to make sense of half-felt intimations and to reconnect with lost intimacies Green witness
Mary Colwell
Today?s hunger for organic food also demonstrates a spiritual thirst to act with
goodwill. But people are being failed by producers, creating an ideal chance for the Church to proclaim its message of healthy, responsible and respectful living The gift of service
LISTEN TO THE WORLD
Thanks to the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, we can know God?s favour, writes Daniel McCarthy. As the opening prayer for the 24th Sunday in ordinary time tells us, we experience this not only spiritually but with our senses, as we are led into the total love of God and our neighbour Practical visions
PARISH PRACTICE
Clare Ward
Home Mission Sunday is an opportunity to think deeply about evangelisation, and to discover the resources available As usual, nanny knows best
THE LANGUAGE GAME
John Morrish
News from Britain and Ireland Priests in fear of 'knock at the door' More home news Book Reviews Still angry puritans at heart
God Won’t Save America
George Walden
Reviewed by Gerard Baker
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