Mark Woods
Dorothy Day: Why Pope Francis thinks so highly of her
In his historic address to Congress yesterday Pope Francis mentioned two American Catholics â Dorothy Day and Thomas Merton.
Why the Qur'an might not be what you thought, and why it matters
In many ways, far more interesting is the way the discovery highlights Islamic origins â and the attitude of Muslims to the Qur'an today.
Saudi Arabia prepares to behead and crucify young protester
Ali Mohammed Baqir al-Nimr, a member of Saudi Arabia's Shi'ite minority, was said by the UN to have been tortured by the Saudis.
Pope Francis through Republican eyes: Sound on abortion, dodgy on climate change
While conversatives have lapped up his support for the family and opposition to homosexuality and abortion, they have had a metaphorical choking fit regarding his call for action on climate change.
Hajj stampede leaves hundreds dead and injured
The tragedy has also left up to 719 pilgrims injured.
How fallout from the US gay marriage ruling is splitting the world of Christian academia
Goshen College in Indiana and Eastern Mennonite University in Virginia expanded their hiring and benefits policies in July to include same-sex couples.
Christian held as domestic slave by Hindu employers wins payout for religious discrimination
Permila Tirkey was banned from bringing her Bible to Britain and had to sleep on a mattress on the floor.
Phyllis Tickle: Five quotes from a modern prophet
Author and scholar Phyllis Tickle, who has died aged 81, was widely respected for her spiritual writing and keen-eyed analysis of the modern Church scene.
Lions, ants and bears: How the Bible teaches wisdom through animals
Many proverbs draw on the natural world to make their point.
Volkswagen: Why dissing the diesel fraud is just a bit hypocritical
The reason Volkswagen did this in the US and not â as far as we know â in Europe is because the US has far stricter NOx emissions limits.
The Canonisation of Junipero Serra: Why Pope Francis is flying into a row about history
The canonisation tomorrow of Junipero Serra is not universally welcome.
Darwin 'I don't believe the Bible' letter sells for record price
The letter was written in response to an enquiry from a Christian lawyer, Frederick McDermott.
The Tower of Babel: How the Genesis story speaks to the Church today
The idea of a mighty enterprise that's brought to a sudden halt because of the pride and ambition of the builders resonates with us.
Rape and abuse: The aid sector's conspiracy of silence
A new campaign has focused attention specifically on sexual violence directed against women.
Rams' horns and ritual baths: Why Jews observe Yom Kippur
Yom Kippur is the Jewish Day of Atonement, the most important festival of the Jewish year.
The Hajj: Islam's spiritual high and logistical nightmare
8 interesting facts you didn't know about the Hajj 2015.