In brief

pupils offer support for persecuted christians about 1,000 schoolchildren gathered at the national shrine of our lady of lourdes at carfin, ...

Staff writers

Catholic Church

David Hahn

Why St Michael’s Lent is a remedy for summer complacency

Maria Steen

The Irish government’s war on tradwives

Dominic Perrem

The theology of cardboard boxes

1 min read

Pupils offer support for persecuted Christians

About 1,000 schoolchildren gathered at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes at Carfin, near Motherwell, last week to show support for persecuted Christians. The gathering, organised by Aid to the Church in Need, was addressed by Mosul refugee Sarmad Ozan.

Pro-lifers march through Oxford

Pro-lifers led by Fr John King walked in procession through Oxford last week. Hindus and Anglicans accompanied Catholics on the demonstration.

Gambling priest jailed for 10 months

5freearticles every month

Continue reading with a free account. No card needed.

Five free articles every thirty days, on any device you sign in on
The Catholic Herald newsletter, every morning
Subscribe whenever you like for everything: every article and the magazine

Create free account See our subscription offers

subscribe to the catholic herald today

Our best content is exclusively available to our subscribers. Subscribe today and gain instant access to expert analysis, in-depth articles, and thought-provoking insights—anytime, anywhere. Don’t miss out on the conversations that matter most.