Sophie Caldecott, Author at Catholic Herald

Sophie Caldecott

Smartphones are harming children. But parents can’t just be Luddites

November 01, 2020

There are practical ways to limit the negative impact of technology, and maximise the good

‘Feminism is kind of a tricky label’: A new kind of women’s movement

June 23, 2020

What would a women’s movement motivated by the desire to celebrate feminine genius and the complementarity of the sexes look like? One that celebrates the differences between men and women without boxing people into reductive stereotypes, and sees men and women as equal in dignity, two parts of a whole that needs to work in

‘Teachers are feeling more respected’: How lockdown could change education

May 15, 2020

When schools and nurseries around the country closed in March, many parents felt as if they’d been thrown in at the deep end, trying to step into the role of teacher without any training or preparation. While the number of UK children being educated at home has been on the rise in recent years, it’s

Making the most of isolation: How to help small businesses

March 26, 2020

Over the next few weeks, and very possibly months, we will have to get used to a new way of living. So how do we adjust to a Church without public Masses? How can we help the most vulnerable? And might there be opportunities to live better lives than we did before? This week, six

Hunger Games and World War: some things are worth fighting for

November 12, 2014

Young adults have a complex view of just war

How can we make the world a better place?

October 30, 2014

My online guide to the good life will be a fitting tribute to my late father, Stratford Caldecott

Pope Francis’s call for young people to become a radical force for good is a compelling appeal

July 30, 2013

WYD 2013 has inspired youngsters from around the world

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