Canonisation has long been a way for the Catholic church to shape its image. The Vatican is preparing to anoint its first millennial saint, but how does it decide who is worthy? By Linda Kinstler. Help support our independent journalism at <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/longreadpod">theguardian.com/longreadpod</a>
Jul 29
From the archive: ‘A dizzying maze’: how the UK immigration system is geared to reject
We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2019: Navigating the roadblocks into Britain gets ever more difficult and expensive, as government hostility leaks into every ... Show More
34m 20s
Jul 27
‘It is comforting to be haunted’: how attitudes to abortion have changed through the ages
The abortion debate – the language of life, choice and rights – severs women, and their pain, from history. I don’t want to forget my abortion and I don’t want to forget theirs By Erin Maglaque. Read by Lanna Joffrey. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/lon ... Show More
37m 50s
Jan 2017
What Constitutes a Practicing Catholic?
It may be difficult to tell a non-practicing Catholic that he or she can’t receive Communion, but—as Fr. Mike Schmitz proves in this episode—in the big picture, you would actually be helping the person. While telling an awe-inspiring story about a seminarian, Fr. Mike lays o ... Show More
7m 6s
Aug 2018
Repentance and Church Reform
Anyone can and should condemn the sins of the priests and cardinals that have been all over the news. The real challenge is to ask God what he is expecting us to do within this time, our time, in history. If he has created us to live in these difficult times for Catholics, he mus ... Show More
10m 22s
Jul 2023
Charismastic, Traditional, Cafeteria... What *Kind of Catholic* Are You? // Q&A with Beth and Jenna
<p>What a strange question this is! Yet sometimes we find ourselves asking it about ourselves, about our neighbors, or even being questioned by others. Let’s tackle this never-ending question we ask… and remember that there is but One Holy Catholic Apostolic Church, and we as Cat ... Show More
56m 57s