Patricia Casey The sexual abuse of children by priests has been a huge stain on the life of the Catholic Church, particularly in Ireland, the United States and parts of Europe. It has damaged the wellbeing of its victims, leading some to take their own lives. It has ruined the reputation of Catholicism in…
The Christmas carol is a truly egalitarian tradition, Dr Andrew Gant tells Ruadhán Jones Tracing the history of the Christmas carol is a rather futile exercise, but as Dr Andrew Gant’s new book shows, it can be a lot of fun. Drawing from a wide array of folk, ecclesial and national traditions, the carol is…
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