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The Role of the papacy

The papal role has evolved from its origins in Peter's confession of faith as the needs of the church changed over the centuries.

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Christian meditation

Christianity has its own meditation techniques which have not been as well popularised in recent years as the techniques of eastern faiths have been.

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A Strange and Beautiful Doctrine

The real presence of Christ in the Eucharist is a doctrine central to the Catholic tradition.

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Wulfstan of Worcester: a great Anglo-Saxon

Saint Wulfstan of Worcester had the strong personality that we find in the saints. A genuinely holy man he was a great defender of the poor and oppressed

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Saint Edith Stein: philosopher, Christian feminist, Auschwitz victim

Edith Stein died prematurely, a Jewish-Christian victim of the Nazis, but her philosophical thought is taken seriously by many scholars

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Changes in the Church: the reforms of Pope Francis

Pope Francis is the first pope to attempt significant reforms to the administration of the Catholic Church, and it is not proving easy.

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St Andrew and Óengus mac Fergusa

November 30th is celebrated by Scots throughout the world as St Andrew's Day; but what's the story behind a Byzantium saint coming to Scotland?

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Taking Stock: Pope Francis at 80

As he reaches his 81st year we can reflect on what the Pope has done with his pontificate.

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Celebrating St David's Day the Welsh Way

Grab a daffodil or a leek and boil up some cawl! March 1st is St David's Day and all of Wales will be partying.

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The man who ran to the gallows

Death need not be frightening to martyrs,for there are near death experiences that happen as death impends

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Pilgrimage

Pilgrimage is practised by all religions, whose members like to visit sacred sites.

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The Quiet Servants

A worldwide network of religious sisters is combating human trafficking.

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The Byzantine Rite of the Roman Catholic Church

The Roman Catholic Church has a lesser known part called the Byzantine or eastern rite. This rite has common parts with the Roman rite, but some major differences.

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St Tydecho's Churches in West Wales

Once St Tydecho was one of the most venerated of British saints. A cluster of churches bearing his name hints at that once important Tydecho pilgrimage trail.

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The Charm of Older Churches

There is a different feel when in an older church than a modern church. I find this to be a charm that is significant.

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Spreading the Word About Saint Therese

Saint Therese was a French Carmelite nun who died in 1897, but she continues to become more popular with each passing year.

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Canonized Saints: Why? How?

It does not require canonization for a person to be a saint, so why are there canonized saints, and what is the process?

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On the Trail of Pope John Paul II in Krakow

Catholic Krakow was the home city of Pope John Paul II. Tourists seeking to honor and discover more about that notable pontiff will not be disappointed.

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