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Catholicism

  • Why ending the secrecy of confession is so controversial for the Catholic Church

    Why ending the secrecy of confession is so controversial for the Catholic Church

    Mathew Schmalz, The Conversation
    · Oct 15, 2019 · 11:30 pm
  • The history of Sri Lanka’s Christians reflects dynamics of colonialism and recent ethnic tensions

    The history of Sri Lanka’s Christians reflects dynamics of colonialism and recent ethnic tensions

    Mathew Schmalz, The Conversation
    · Apr 22, 2019 · 09:30 pm
  • Christmas traditions: Carolling is not about religion – it’s about community

    Christmas traditions: Carolling is not about religion – it’s about community

    Fay Hield, The Conversation
    · Dec 22, 2017 · 08:30 pm
  • Catholicism’s multi-billion dollar brand is struggling despite Pope Francis

    Catholicism’s multi-billion dollar brand is struggling despite Pope Francis

    Brendan Canavan, The Conversation
    · Apr 20, 2016 · 11:30 pm
  • Pope Francis pens 300-page love letter that will disappoint some Catholics

    Pope Francis pens 300-page love letter that will disappoint some Catholics

    Maria Power, The Conversation
    · Apr 11, 2016 · 03:30 pm