A 1939 meeting between Hitler’s envoy and Pope Pius XII revealed troubling Vatican awareness of clergy abuse. The envoy hinted abuse trials could stop if cooperation followed. Pius XII acknowledged the problem but later ordered abuse-related archives in Vienna destroyed.

Diversity isn’t an obstacle—it’s a calling. Whether it’s gender, culture, language, or race, our differences enrich the Church. This is where synodality matters most: it provides the tools to walk together without erasing our uniqueness. It’s how catholicity becomes reality.

Modern seminarians are often described as “submarines,” concealing their views until after ordination. Once ordained, they’re harder to reassign or challenge, creating parish placement dilemmas that significantly affects pastoral life.

In a culture of division, the Church’s liturgy is countercultural. It proclaims joy, unity and sacred purpose through communal acts of worship that defy isolation and remind us we belong to something—and Someone—greater.

How much Catholic identity should be visible in a Catholic politician? As politics becomes more pluralistic and secular, the answer is more complicated than ever. The modern Catholic politician no longer fits one mould, and voters are left to weigh values, heritage, and authenticity.

Some Catholics no longer attend Mass—not from a lack of belief, but because they cannot sit through exclusionary lectionary texts or listen to priests who speak harshly about those they love. These departures are not rejections of Christ, but silent acts of spiritual self-preservation.

A single word in Pope Leo’s homily—“ideal”—has sparked online debate. Was he contradicting Francis? Some commentators say so. But a closer look suggests a more nuanced interpretation, reminding readers that the same word can mean very different things in different contexts.

The installation of Archbishop John Sherrington in Liverpool was meticulously planned and joyfully executed, honouring both tradition and liturgical renewal. The May celebration drew thousands and reflected the vision of Vatican II through inclusive participation, thoughtful music, and profound architectural symbolism centred around the altar.