Frank Maurovich marks the 45th anniversary of Humanae vitae with a review of the process that led to its publication. He suggests how Pope Francis could resolve the controversy that has raged ever since. (First published in the National Catholic Reporter on 25 July, 2013: read original article and comments here.)

Vincent Twomey sees in the passing of the abortion Bill evidence of a faulty moral theology taught in seminaries in recent decades. He also takes issue with the ACP for its silence on the Bill. (First published in the Irish Times on 24 July under the title 'Conscience, a last bulwark against totalitarianism': read original article and comments here.)

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