Tradition
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Craving certainty in an uncertain world
Pope Francis’s insistence that the Church belongs to everyone challenges legalistic approaches that quietly draw lines and exceptions.
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Birthing our own theology
From Anne Boleyn’s forbidden reading to Gisèle Pelicot’s quiet faith, real theology often begins far outside church walls.
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The ancient Catholic teaching of baptism of desire
A theology built on desire and blood, not only water, leaves no room for nationalism, persecution or claims of religious superiority.
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What would victory over Iran actually involve?
Ancient warnings about unchecked power and justice offer a sobering lens on today’s push for regime change.
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Rethinking how we respond to grief
Clichés meant to make sense of the senseless often backfire, leaving grieving people questioning whether they were ever truly okay.
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Tend the flame
Valuing tradition means keeping its living fire alight. A dynamic tradition fosters maturity and freedom.
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Coptic patriarch praying in Venice matters more than it looks
The Coptic Church does not treat sacred space casually. That Pope Tawadros celebrated liturgy at a Catholic basilica — not once, but twice in three years — signals a quiet theological recognition that cuts deeper than diplomatic courtesy or interchurch goodwill.
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Questions about AI are really religious questions
Every new technology carries an implicit vision of what it means to be human. That makes the deepest questions about AI fundamentally religious ones – even if much of the developed world would prefer the Church stayed silent on matters of profit and progress.
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Does the Bible give Israel divine rights over Palestinian land?
Genesis texts promising land to Abraham’s descendants are frequently cited to justify Israeli occupation. But modern biblical scholarship and Paul’s letter to the Romans challenge any claim that God permanently favours one people over another.
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Fake symbols lead to fake worship?
Bread is baked. Wafer is boiled. No one would serve a communion host alongside soup at a dinner table. The gap between what we call ‘bread’ and what we actually use reveals how far convenience has drifted from the gospel’s original gesture.
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