Stephen J Shaw

The Birthgap and Unplanned Childlessness — An Interview with Stephen J Shaw

‘Having a child is a vulnerability, especially for women, and particularly in today’s world, where there is no guarantee that a marriage will last. So you might find yourself on your own, and you may find yourself dependent on the state in some way. So a state putting general policies together to make it possible to have that loan towards a house, such policies in Hungary, I think are actually a potential template for other nations around the world.’

Pope Francis recites the Angelus prayer from the window of his Vatican City suite looking onto St Peter’s Square in Rome on 10 March 2024.

Is it Time to Wave the White Flag in Ukraine?

‘Is Pope Francis correct to suggest that this is a war Ukraine cannot win, and so, it should start seeking a truce with Russia? Ending the war, even a ceasefire, is not an act of cowardice, especially when there is no end in sight.’