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The other side of India
Mian Ridge
On his recent trip to the subcontinent, Gordon Brown was shown all that is positive about a nation that will soon take its place among the world’s leading economies. But there was no public reference to the Hindu nationalists that are terrorising Christians in many areas
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Church in the World
Italian cardinals denounce tottering Prodi Government
Australia
Pell lambasts call for child 'carbon tax' | | Brazil
Armed police protect missionary | France
Sarkozy stands firm against secularists | | Germany
Outcry over plans to 'bug' priests | India
Christians face wave of death threats | | Rome
Theologians urged to 'reform the reform' | Spain
Book on pluralism 'harms believers' | | Switzerland
'Respect' is lacking between Islam and the West, according to new Davos report | United States
Robinson excluded from Lambeth Conference | |
Featured Articles
In the steps of Ignatius - and Arrupe
Robert Mickens
Humility coupled with linguistic flair, knowledge of East and West, and academic prowess may have made Adolfo Nicolás an obvious choice as the Jesuits’ new leader. But did the fact that his life mirrored that of a previous General also influence their decision? 
Finding God in an empty glass
John Waters
As cheap alcohol is accused of fuelling crime and drink-related illnesses, one of Ireland’s most celebrated journalists recalls how booze hooked him and how AA freed him, one day at a time
A call to engage
Philippa Hitchen
Catholic bishops visited the Holy Land last week to show solidarity with Palestinian and Israeli Christians. Religious and political leaders warned them that time is running out for those engaged in the peace process. Yet there were signs of cooperation between the two communities She brought Christ down from the stained-glass windows
P.D. James
For lovers of detective fiction, few novels can be as enjoyable as Dorothy L. Sayers’
The Nine Tailors. But as this address, given by a fellow crime writer on the fiftieth anniversary of Sayers’ death, highlights, she was also a religious writer of note Leap in the dark
Daniel O' Leary
Many of us shy away from the challenge of opening our minds and our hearts to God but unless we can surrender to him fully, we will never complete our final journey 
Heart of the matter
David Albert Jones
In last week’s Tablet, our columnist Clifford Longley raised doubts about ‘opt-out’ organ donation, currently under consideration by the Government. Here, a professor of bioethics examines what organ transplantation means for our understanding of death and our attitude to the body
Deeper and deeper
Listen to the Word
Daniel McCarthy
This Sunday’s prayer highlights the liturgical assembly of the people, surrounding the table, says Daniel McCarthy. They are all part of Christ’s ministry, drawn into mutual exchange with the Triune God The loss of innocence
Parish Practice
Philip O'Brien
The Church teaches that a human being is created at the moment of conception, yet makes surprisingly little provision for those who are lost before birth. But a Mass for the Unborn does exist, and Candlemas, the Feast of the Presentation, is an appropriate time to celebrate it The freedom to obey
Across the Universe
Guy Consolmagno
News from Britain and Ireland Polish bishops may loosen grip on British mission churches More home news Book Reviews The seeds of genesis and creation
Darwin’s Gift to Science and Religion
Francisco J. Ayala
Reviewed by Ernan McMullin
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