Catholic Insight January 2010 cover

Editorial: Catholics should stop funding KAIROS, says the editor. KAIROS is an “ecumenical” endeavour of people who no longer believe in Christianity.

Meet the President of Europe Imposed, not elected. A useful backgrounder by Belgian journalist Paul Belien on a man he knows well – Herman Van Rompuy, the unelected first president of the United States of Europe”

The Holy Innocents then and now Fr. Robert Mignella’s sermon includes a personal reflection on his grandmother’s death as well as thoughts on the culture of life which we should foster.

Catholic bishops on nuclear weapons. An old response to a new threat. In the light of the acquisition of nuclear weapons by such nations as Iran and North Korea, Fr. Daniel Callam reviews previous church teachings on this issue.

A spiritual journey to the Catholic Church Norman Lower values his faith as “a pearl of great price”, and commemorates the 50^th anniversary of his conversion by relating his journey.

Church and the World: News from the Vatican, Ireland, Poland, Switzerland, and Canada.

Attacks on freedom of religion and conscience Starting with the comments of Australian Cardinal, George Pell, on this topic,  Fr.De Valk reminds us of the position in Britain, United State, Canada and in other countries.

Can children of same-sex “marriages” be baptized? Dr.Jean Ferrari heard this question discussed at a Canon Law conference. In general, although priests will not refuse the Sacraments, people’s right to receive them is not absolute.

Book Reviews: The Crucified Rabbi, My Sister's Keeper, and Canadian Converts.