The popular understanding of the founding of the Church of England was that lusty old King Henry VIII wanted to marry his pretty little mistress. The Pope wouldn’t grant him a divorce, so Henry sent ...

Many Roman Catholics are disturbed by the renewal in their church. Behind their uneasiness often lies the fear that their church is becoming “Protestant.” As evidence, they point to the reform of the ...

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[Editor’s Note: Brett Salkeld is Archdiocesan Theologian for the Archdiocese of Regina in Canada. He is responsible for deacon formation. His latest book, Transubstantiation: Theology, History, and ...