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Six saints for the Spain-Argentina World Cup final
Spain and Argentina meet in the World Cup final this evening, but the two footballing rivals share a rich Catholic heritage
Christine Rousselle
New Zealand assisted suicide cases rise sharply
Annual data from New Zealand's Ministry of Health shows increasing use of assisted dying and a fall in the number of doctors participating in the scheme
The Catholic Herald
‘If you abide in me’
From Christ's refusal to perform signs for the sceptical to his call to become servants of all, this week's ‘Magnificat’ traces a path of faith through the lives and words of saints across the centuries
Magnificat
Venezuelan Seminarian helps survivors find hope
Germán Jiménez said helping survivors search for loved ones and offering comfort has shown him that the Church’s mission is above all to remain present with those in need
Nathalie Raffray
Thomas Dongan and the Catholic origins of New York’s liberties
Long before the American Revolution, Thomas Dongan established principles of representative government and religious liberty that helped shape New York’s political development
Andrew Cusack
Papal holiday won’t put the lid on bubbling tensions
Pope Leo’s summer recess at Castel Gandolfo has brought calm to the Vatican, but the SSPX’s appeal and renewed debate over ‘Traditionis Custodes’ threaten to disturb the lull
Michael Haynes
Churches warn Jerusalem tax dispute threatens charitable work
Church leaders in the Holy Land have warned that a long-running dispute over Jerusalem property taxes could threaten charitable and religious work
John Newton
Conference to honour Fulton Sheen’s life and legacy announced for eve of beatification
Organisers say the conference will encourage Catholics to rediscover Archbishop Fulton Sheen's vision for the Church and America
Christine Rousselle
Cardinal Sarah: Pachamama was proof that ‘paganism has entered the Church’
The former Curial cardinal outlined two incidents of Pope Francis’ papacy which caused him particular concern, which he argued were evidence of the ingress of paganism
Michael Haynes
Why abortion pill reversal alarms its critics
A California legal challenge has reignited debate over Abortion Pill Reversal, raising questions about scientific evidence, informed consent and the choices available to women
Jacqueline O'Hara
New lay movement to oppose German Synodal Way
A new lay association is seeking to defend Catholic doctrine against proposals advanced by the German Synodal Way
The Catholic Herald
French bishops condemn vote to legalise assisted suicide
After France’s National Assembly approved legislation permitting assisted suicide, the bishops warned of lasting consequences for society’s treatment of frailty and human dignity
The Catholic Herald
‘God put his hope in us’
From Morning Prayer to reflections on the saints and the Sacred Heart, this week’s ‘Magnificat’ offers a rich guide to prayer and meditation throughout the liturgical week
Magnificat
‘Attend to them with the ear of your heart’
The saints of this week’s ‘Magnificat’ remind us that God's word never returns empty, and that hearts shaped by prayer become instruments of His compassion in the world
Magnificat
Parents, not politicians, should decide children’s internet access
Labour’s proposed social media ban for under-16s risks handing ministers powers that belong to parents while restricting young people’s access to information with little evidence it will solve the problems it claims to address
Georgia L. Gilholy
Innocent as doves, wise as serpents
Ann Widdecombe’s murder and some of the reactions to it reveal a growing hostility towards orthodox Catholic belief that Catholics should recognise without surrendering either charity or prudence
Luke Collins
Irish Government backs statutory abortion leave
A bill introducing statutory leave for abortion and miscarriage has cleared the Irish cabinet, with opponents accusing the Government of attempting to normalise abortion
The Catholic Herald
Spain manager Luis de la Fuente says he will not pray for World Cup victory
Ahead of Sunday's World Cup final, Luis de la Fuente has spoken about the role his Catholic faith plays in his life and why he refuses to pray for a result
Christine Rousselle
JD Vance and Joe Rogan discuss aliens, angels and demons
The US vice president said reports of powerful extraterrestrial beings could, in some cases, be understood through the Christian concepts of angels and demons
Christine Rousselle
Catholic Art Institute announces inaugural Bernini Awards
The inaugural Bernini Awards will celebrate outstanding achievement in the creation, restoration and stewardship of Catholic churches and sacred art
Christine Rousselle
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