Editorials

A new Pope for a Church in need of a new beginning
A new Pope for a Church in need of a new beginning

Francis of Assisi heard the calling from God to "build my church" and dedicated his life to this end. Pope Francis must be feeling a similar calling as he takes the reins of the Catholic Church

Change for the right reason

If the Church of England changes what or how it is doing things, it should be because it is the right thing for the Church to do.

A lesson in service from the Queen

We can all thank the Queen for a life devoted to the nation

Where has common sense gone?

There is something childish about the secularist movement in Britain.

Gay 'marriage': why does different have to mean bad?

Distinguishing civil partnerships and marriages need not be seen in negative terms

Being the change we want to see

Yes, it is tempting to leave Britain for a better life elsewhere, but if it seems like things are getting worse, then now is the time we need to stay.

Will the obvious lessons of the riots be learned?

Anarchy reigns in a society that does not understand the virtue of discipline

Time for a re-think after NOTW's fall from grace

The News of the World's swift end offers not only the British press, but the nation as a whole an opportunity to think afresh about the kind of news - and news industry - we want

After Osama bin Laden’s death, making peace must continue

News today that Osama bin Laden has been killed after a decade-long hunt by the US is a sobering end to Britain’s extended spring holiday.

William and Kate have shown just how beautiful saying ‘I do’ can be

Whatever else weddings may be about, celebrating love remains the most important thing

There should be room for Christians and homosexuals in a truly tolerant society

The application of law has moved far beyond non-discrimination and tolerance to the effective enforcement of a particular morality.

Pope visit: A welcome message for the nation's leaders

All Christians can be grateful that the Pope has spoken up in defence of religious freedom.