Reformation 500: we are all Protestants now
‘Reformation’ is an awkward word; so, of course, is ‘Protestant’. Both terms convey a sense of theological unity or ecclesial uniformity wrapped in a righteous evangelical zeal, when, in fact,…
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Reformation 500: Vatican postage stamp commemorates Luther and Melanchthon
The Vatican has issued a postage stamp to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. At the foot of the cross, Martin Luther holds the Bible (the fons et origo of his doctrine), and Philipp Melanchthon, Luther's disciple, holds the…
The Palm Sunday massacre targeted Pope Tawadros II – why the media silence?
If a suicide bomber had detonated himself in a pew at St Peter's Basilica while the Pope of Rome was presiding over the liturgy, the world's media would be talking…
Faith leaders blast "isolationist" Vatican for refusing to join the EU
Religious leaders from the UK’s main faith communities – including former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams – have joined forces to urge Pope Francis to commit the Vatican State…
Happy Reformation Day
Quite why Martin Luther chose to protest against Tetzel and his sale of indulgences on All Hallows' Eve is unknown, unless it was simply a marketing decision to ensure…