Francis Davis: Why Hinds’ faith schools cap decision was right

Voluntary-aided status works both for Catholic schools and everyone else. Furthermore, lifting the cap from new institutions could have had unexpected consequences.

Daniel Coughlan: Faith schools. What evidence is there to justify Hinds breaking a manifesto commitment?

While Hinds’ grammar school announcement was welcome, his U-turn on the cap on faith-based free schools is simply baffling.

Look wider than the tragic tale of Alfie Evans. And ask if the balance of power is right between families and the state.

Disputes have focused on questions arising from his plight – parental, ethical, legal. But it may be useful to widen the angle of the lens.

The Moggcast. On Catholicism. “I’ve never had any doubts. I know that’s an unusual thing to say…I try to say the Rosary every day.”

Easter approaches. And here is Rees-Mogg on suffering, abortion, the Tridentine Mass, faith and politics…and why Brexiteer MPs won’t roll over on a final EU deal.

Profile: Damian Hinds – liberal Catholic, social mobility wonk, and new Education Secretary

it is quite conceivable that the Left of the party, casting around for a leadership contest standard bearer, will decide that he fits the bill.

Jacob Rees-Mogg: Why won’t the Education Department honour our manifesto pledge on Catholic schools?

There is no wriggle room in the commitment. Yet the department has decided to have an enquiry to decide whether to do what was promised or not.

Rebecca Lowe Coulson: Luther voted Brexit! And other errors about Britain and the Reformation.

A decision like leaving the EU had billions of causes: some of those were set in motion by happenings centuries ago, but none pre-determine what happens today.

Catholic schools, transgendered people – and a missing Conservative equalities policy

Over time, proposals have either been denounced as politically correct nonsense, or embraced with an enthusiastic “me, too”-ism. Neither approach is exactly rigorous.

Interview: “Well, it’s very flattering. But I’m not taking it seriously.” Rees-Mogg says he won’t stand for the Conservative leadership

The Somerset MP strongly supports Theresa May, denies anti-Etonian prejudice in public life, and says a Catholic could perfectly well be PM.

The triumph of the Cross

Reports of the Church’s decline ignore worldwide growth, even in such apparently unlikely places as Iran, and throughout much of the Muslim-majority world.

James Frayne: How should the church respond to the decline of Christianity in Britain?

As observant Christians approach minority status, public figures might become more willing to highlight the plight of believers abroad.

Richard Ritchie: Power-sharing government at Stormont is always bound to break down

Direct rule from Westminster is the proper unionist option.

George Maggs: Brexit, our Commonwealth friends – and a chance to discover the deepest sense of our national interest

Our real interests derive from forging understandings and ties with countries which have traditionally considered themselves British in all but name.

The child abuse inquiry has become unworkable. The only practical solution is to pull it.

The Emmerson row is the straw on the back of this exhausted camel.