"Time and again, in recent child-abuse inquiries, the police have made grandiose, ill-based claims". Justice is not guaranteed by passionate feeling against a particular, horrible crime such as child abuse. It depends absolutely on proper process. "The key legal principle – the presumption of innocence – is being set aside".
A Prophet among Them. Many people in our society would rather that Christ stayed in the tomb then have to listen to His confronting them with the Truth. All this leaves us with two questions: First, do I have the humility to handle the truth? And second: do I have the courage to proclaim the truth?
The Pope Celebrates Vespers at San Gregorio al Celio with the Primate of the Anglican Communion. In the Church of the monastic complex of San Gregorio al Celio - “birthplace of the link between Christianity in Britain and the Church of Rome” - the Pope presided at First Vespers of Third Sunday of Lent on Saturday evening, 10 March, together with the Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan William, Primate of the Anglican Communion.
The address of the Pope in the Basilica of St Mary of the Angels. God is not the "property" of believers and no one can in his name "feel vindicated in using force against others". This was the appeal made by the Pope in Assisi on the occasion of the Day of Reflection, Dialogue and Prayer for Peace and Justice in the World which opened Thursday morning, 27 October, with religious leaders in the Basilica of St Mary of the Angels.
