G.K. Chesterton, the wondrous apostle of sanity explains why, as he grew into adulthood, his belief in Santa Claus increased: 

Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI made a wonderful statement this week which I have been able to find through such obscure media as the Rorate Caeli website. 

The last thing many people want to hear today, and somehow know that they do not dare to hear, is how everything is related to Christ.

In France over recent weeks the whole country has been debating the role of religion and the state.