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The Tablet

Archived since 16 May 1840
Complete Archive

9,573 issues

JISC Collection

Unique in its international coverage of religion, current affairs, politics, social issues and the arts, The Tablet is a weekly Catholic journal which has been reporting on events of significance for over 170 years.

Every week The Tablet provides in-depth and balanced coverage on a wide range of subjects and its contribution to topical issues is strengthened by its contributors: each issue contains the work of writers drawn from all over the world.

The complete archive, of over 9000 issues, is now available for institutional subscribers. Fully searchable and easily navigable, this is undoubtedly one of the best resources available for tracing the history of the Catholic Church and world events over the last 170 years.

Latest Issue:

A paradigm shift for English Catholicism
Richard Moth’s installation is an opportunity for the Church in England and Wales to fundamentally re-think its purpose and mission / BY CLIFFORD LONGLEY

The end times for Sir Keir Starmer
The Labour government’s attention should now be on running the country rather than running around in hopeless circles / BY JULIA LANGDON

The Tablet Interview: Stephanie Sy-Quia
For her first novel, an award-winning poet has turned to the painful story of her grandparents’ enforced exile from the Church / BY PETER STANFORD

In search of the one true Valentine
Over-priced roses in shops mean a certain saint’s day is approaching – but it’s not clear how he is connected to love and romance / BY MICHAEL CARTER

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  • First Issue: 16 May 1840
  • Latest Issue: 14 February 2026
  • Issue Count: 9,573