It is time for a spiritual and structural overhaul in the Church, writes Michael W. Higgins If the Roman Catholic Church hoped to escape from the “spotlight”, as it were, at the Academy Awards Ceremony in Hollywood last month, no such reprieve was granted. Spotlight, the American film that explored with searing forthrightness the rot…
Michael W. Higgins details how US presidential candidates have played the faith card to date The current Irish election cycle, the recent Canadian election, and the British election as well, were not without their ”values” discussions, but one would be very hard pressed to say that theological or philosophical matters held sway. Faith-specific matters were…
Jean Vanier is a spiritual point of reference in the turbulent seas of contemporary discord, writes Michael W. Higgins Canada is a very secular nation, unlike its neighbour to the south. The face of religion is very much a private one. Canada may not have a doctrine of laïcité in theory, but in practice it…
The Pontiff’s US trip proved he is a master strategist, writes Michael W. Higgins
Canada can learn from the Catholic Church’s experience, writes Prof. Michael Higgins
As the US gears up for more religious contestation in the political battles to win votes, Michael W. Higgins hopes sanity and rational judgment will prevail
Manhattan’s parade was embroiled in controversy again, writes Michael W. Higgins
President Obama has consistently sought a peaceful path among religions in the United States making sure that none feel excluded, writes Michael W. Higgins
Michael W. Higgins: The View
Change in the Church surely is not reducible to style and approach says Michael W. Higgins