I have now read the full text of Pope Benedict’s address to the bishops of England and Wales. It is quite clear that he was referring to an existing law passed a year or two ago, and NOT to the current Equality Bill. Accusations of interference in British internal affairs were therefore unfounded.
It is good that Ruth Gledhill (Times February 2nd) thinks that Catholic Church social teachings are seminal and influence governments and political parties. These teachings include striving for world-wide peace, but also the principles of solidarity and subsidiarity. Solidarity means that, like Jesus Christ, we are on the side of the oppressed, poor, and marginalised.…
12.30 pm: In the bleak Committee Room W3, adjoining the late medieval splendour of Westminster Hall. Listened to the British Ambassador to the Republic of Moldova at an All Party Group. Asked him about the million or so Moldovans who are obliged to seek work outside their country. 1.00 pm: At a larger public meeting…
These are my twelve suggestions for reforms to improve our democracy, and to increase the efficiency of government: The House of Commons should elect the Prime Minister for the duration of the coming Parliament. This should be fixed at either four or five years. The Prime Minister should choose his cabinet, drawing Ministers from both…
“I urge Her Majesty’s Government and those responsible for European Union policy to approach the Middle East with a proper and necessary sense of humility. We should recognise that our actions – and indeed, our inaction – have led to the wasted yeas of a so-called peace process, with no real peace and at least…
