Opinion

Philippine politics needs to break free of dynasties
Running in the family has an added meaning here

The Dalai Lama must stop sitting on the fence
It's time he clarified exactly what his views are on self-immolation

How did Ireland go from staunchly to not particularly Catholic?
Renewal must start from the grass roots upwards, says Primate

Time to draw the line between Australia and Timor Leste
Australian lawmakers say they're being fair, but they simply aren't

Pakistan: familiar face, familiar fears
The return of Nawaz Sharif does not bode well for religious minorities

Same-sex marriages: what do the children think?
A man who was raised by a lesbian couple offers his thoughts

Should disgraced Cardinal O'Brien be exiled or pardoned?
At the very least, he has some explaining to do

















