The counter-revolution

After Vatican II, the ship of the Church was in choppy water. Some of the sailors have sought to alter course...

Evil spirits at work in Zimbabwe

The noose is tightening in Harare. Starvation is being used as a weapon against opponents of Robert Mugabe?s regime. Independent views are still heard, but for how long?...

Iran?s bid for freedom

Most Iranians are young and want change. Set against them is the Islamic Revolution?s Old Guard. The outcome is crucial for Islam...

A victim?s story

A survivor of childhood abuse told The Tablet?s reporter how its effect struck many years later, and how he managed to cope...

Rockets for the Virgin

?Midnight! Another fusillade, with enough powder to blow up the Government?? Nicaragua is celebrating the feast of the Mother of God...

Norfolk?s ruffled feathers

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A little light burns

One candle for each Sunday in Advent, as Christmas approaches: a particularly appropriate way for an Irish-German family to celebrate this season...