Gavin Ashenden

Articles by Gavin Ashenden

• The SSPX, the Magisterium, and the temptation of the hinterland

  Drawing on his own journey from Anglican bishop to Catholic convert, Gavin Ashenden argues that however compelling the SSPX may appear, the temptation to step beyond communion with Rome leads into a theological “hinterland” where private judgement takes precedence over the Magisterium

  Jun. 15, 2026 · Outside the Walls

• Are Mormons Christians? The uncomfortable truth

  A dispute over how the Pentagon categorised Mormons has reopened one of Christianity’s oldest questions. What makes someone a Christian, and who decides where the boundaries lie?

  Jun. 10, 2026 · Culture