Jonathan Rugman
If the Vatican under Pope Francis can recommit itself to helping the poor, while becoming more forgiving, then the Catholic church will have been rescued by a revolutionary with a message of simplicity and inclusivity.
Jon Snow
Could Pope Francis be the global leader to challenge our comfort by highlighting the inequalities that exist in the world?
The wait is over, but who is Jorge Mario Bergoglio and as Pope Francis does he have the ability to connect with Catholics around the world?
Jon Snow
It’s probably the most innovative thing he’s done as Pope. Something no other Pope has done in over six hundred years – resign.
Jon Snow
Jon Snow blogs on the issues surrounding the Pope’s planned visit to the UK
Jon Snow
Three times I have stood in St Peter’s Square and heard a red clad cardinal declare “Habemus Papam” – “we have a Pope” – thus concluding the secret conclave that elects the successor to whichever dead one has just past.
Jon Snow
Equality laws should protect the people, not our religious institutions, blogs Jon Snow.
Jon Snow
I awaken to the amazing reminder from my radio that Britain still bans the heir to the throne from marrying a Catholic. I turn over in bed to check the calendar. Yes, it really is 2009. Evan Harris MP will try to change the law in parliament today. He will almost certainly fail. What does…
Jon Snow
I’m very struck by the response to the condom debate sparked by our interview following the Pope’s comments last week. More than 50 comments, and an interesting spread. I have I suppose what the Catholic church would call a “confession” to make. I did not handle it well. One must be honest about these things.
Jon Snow
Several readers of this blog have commented on my interview in last night’s programme on the back of Lindsey Hilsum’s report on the Pope’s trip to Africa. En route to Cameroon, Pope Benedict remarked that condoms were not a solution to the spread of Aids but part of the problem. After the piece, I spoke…
