Any deep-rooted prejudice against others, such as homophobia or misogyny, would be grounds for rejecting a candidate for the priesthood, but not their sexual orientation.

The key question for the future of Europe is whether these faiths will live together in peace or whether they will tear Europe apart.

Seeking the good is not primarily about rules and commandments.

Most religions live from a narrative that shapes their relationship with the divine other, God or the gods, and with the human other, the stranger.

The history of Israel and Judaism is the unfolding of the meaning of this story. It's retelling is never finished and will not be until the Kingdom.

The next challenge for Christianity is to remind Europeans that we are called to seek the truth.

At the centre of Christianity is community; we are gathered by the Lord around the altar.