Pope Francis made headlines for saying that same sex couples should be allowed ‘civil unions’. But how significant is this ? William Nixon reports.
Catholicism Can’t Catch a Break
The Catholic Church is not known for its simplicity when it comes to matters of judgement and interpretation. That same perplexment is associated with former Pope Benedict XVI’s recent claims against his “opponents” and his […]
Why A Papal Visit to North Korea Could Be A Step In A Better Direction For Both Institutions
In the latest of a series of moves that have seemed to herald a new, more liberal trajectory for North Korea, Dictator Kim Jong-Un has announced that he’s to invite the Pope to visit the […]
What Is the Pope Apologising For?
It may seem as though Pope Francis continued his pseudo-liberal crusade earlier last week, when he issued an apology for recent ‘scandals’ in the Catholic church at his weekly audience in St. Peters Square. For […]
Is not having children ‘selfish’?
In a recent speech, Pope Francis criticised couples who choose not to have children, claiming it was a ‘selfish act’. The Gryphon asks: is not having children by choice selfish? Yes James Gibson Pope Francis […]
Comment | A new start for the Catholic Church?
Apparently there are plenty of reasons to rave about Pope Francis. As an avid news reader and self-proclaimed internet aficionado, it has been hard to avoid the man over the past few months. As a left-leaning atheist […]