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Spectator Out Loud: Paul Wood, Matthew Parris, Ian Buruma, Hermione Eyre and Francis Young

Best of the Spectator

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The Papacy, Politics, and Public Morality

This chapter examines the current health of the Pope and the Vatican's communication challenges, emphasizing the implications of increased press office control. It explores historical ideological clashes, particularly between John Wesley and Bishop Joseph Butler, and highlights the tensions surrounding events like the recent Alliance for Responsible Citizenship conference. Additionally, it critiques the influence of Men's Rights Activism on British politics, cautioning conservatives about alienating liberal voters with traditional family ideals.

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