By Jack Valero2022-02-21T10:09:00
Former pope Benedict XVI has come under heavy criticism in recent weeks. Human rights lawyer Richard Scorer argued Benedict was guilty of “hypocrisy” as he failed to act over child abuse cases. But Jack Valero from Catholic Voices says Benedict has been on the side of victims, as evidenced by his decision to defrock 400 priests for abuse
2022-10-25T10:00:00Z By Samantha Smith
The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse identified a ”callous indifference” to the suffering of victims in a Church that prefers to protect its own reputation over the most vulnerable in its flock, says Samantha Smith
2025-09-11T13:03:00Z By John Buckeridge
Dr Micha Jazz, the long-time Premier presenter and influential Christian voice has died after a battle with cancer. John Buckeridge remembers him
2025-09-03T16:00:00Z By Hayley Chapman-Todd
Chris Brain’s conviction of indecent assault has brought justice but it also raises deeper questions about power, coercion, and spiritual abuse within the Church. Hayley Chapman-Todd explores how the Church is beginning to respond to the issue of spiritual abuse and what more must be done
2025-09-12T13:21:00Z By Andy Kind
The public murder of the Christian and conservative activist Charlie Kirk has prompted a variety of depressing responses, says Andy Kind. Our words on social media reveal much about the state of our hearts, he says
2025-09-12T08:20:00Z By Gemma Hunt
No amount of glitz and glamour can mask the realities of our life from God, says Gemma Hunt. He sees us just as we are – and he loves us anyway
2025-09-12T08:09:00Z By Emma Hide
Growing up in Telford during the grooming gangs scandal, Emma Hide has seen difficult issues around race and immigration being politicised. But polarising the debate over asylum seekers only silences legitimate concerns and fuels extremism, she says. Christians are called to a radically different approach
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