Features
Canceling Henry VIII
Times change. A century ago, Henry VIII was lionized as an English patriotic icon and as one of the truly great men of history. He was praised for being highly cultured and for his love […]
BBC
News Briefs
In BBC message, Pope Francis says UN climate summit must offer ‘effective responses’ to ecological crisis
Pope Francis reads his message broadcast on BBC Radio 4 on Oct. 29, 2021. / Screenshot from Vatican News YouTube channel.
Vatican City, Oct 29, 2021 / 01:45 am (CNA).
Pope Francis on Friday urged participants in a crunch United Nations climate s… […]
Features
Kenneth Clark’s Civilisation at 50
“What is civilization? I don’t know. I can’t define it in abstract terms—yet. But I think I can recognize it when I see it; and I am looking at it now.” These were among the […]
Analysis
Jacob Rees-Mogg wins praise, but unwittingly privileges tolerance over truth
Ultimately, tolerance must be balanced with discrimination, as it is impossible that society should equally accept all conducts, creeds, and metaphysical claims. […]