Giles Fraser

The papacy is simply a job

THE resignation of the pope, whatever the reason that motivated it, may well have a consequence far beyond that of its intended purpose. It reveals that the papacy is simply a job, an office. Published 25 Feb, 2013 12:00am

Key to forgiveness

HE was a short, plumpish academic-looking man in his sixties, with a neat beard and walking stick, clearly uncomfortable among the prawn canapés of a trendy central London hotel. Published 10 Feb, 2013 08:01pm

Jesus & Marx go together in Brazil

WHATEVER happened to liberation theology? Back in the 1970s, the big idea was that salvation was unavoidably political. Just as Moses led his people out of slavery, so it was the task of the church to help lead people out of poverty. Published 17 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Finding the balance in Middle East

Finding the balance in Middle East

This war is not a war between goodies and baddies. That’s the battle over the place where we are right. Published 19 Nov, 2012 12:00am

Islamophobia in Xmas wrapping

LONDON: It all sounds innocent enough. Operation Christmas Child “is a unique ministry that brings Christmas joy,... Published 14 Nov, 2003 12:00am

Religious coalition in US opposes war

LONDON: Designated a place of prayer “for national purposes”, Washington National Cathedral is as close as church ... Published 25 Jan, 2003 12:00am