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“For 70 years the Queen turned up”
(5 minute read) Alex Osborne reflects on life and legacy of the late Queen. Constantly 'on show' for all her life, Elizabeth II gave an outstanding example of humble and consistent public service.
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A penitential pilgrimage
(7 minute read) Mike Lewis learns from Pope Francis' recent trip to Canada that the courage to say sorry is often the way to a better future.
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Western democracies: a bout of flu or terminally ill?
(10 minute read) Lisa Fraser gives a thorough examination to the body politic. Read on for the results!
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India at 75
(4 minute read) As the world’s largest democracy celebrates 75 years of independence, Rupen Gahir Kalsi examines the nation’s hopes, challenges and unrealised dreams.
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The likeness of Agnes Bamber
(5 minute read) A discovery in a charity shop in Manchester, Northern England, leads Adam Brocklehurst to reflect on relationships across social divides.
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Never forget
(6 minute read) Lisa Fraser finds a little known centre in London which speaks loudly of the sufferings and the wisdom of the Jewish people.
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A Christian future for liberalism?
(3 minute read) Michael Kirke puts the alliance between religion and right-wing politics under the microscope.
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Lessons from the lions
(6 minute read) Lisa Fraser looks at the king of the jungle in art, history and literature and finds they are more complex beasts than we may realise.
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No knights of faith, perhaps, but heroes of mine
(4 minute read) Joe Borg finds inspiration in some of the human weaknesses of priests in literature.
