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Well done to Bishop Vasa for banning 'Communion Services'

Lay-led services invite a parody of the Mass. Bishops must exercise discipline where necessary

Damian Thompson

Has the Vatican forgotten St John Paul II's great encyclical on moral life?

Veritatis Splendor was not referenced once in nearly 400 notes accompanying Amoris Laetitia. It cannot be ignored

Fr Raymond de Souza

How the Church's 'harsh beauty' shaped two rock stars

No matter how hard they try, Sting and 'the Boss' can't seem to leave the faith behind

Michael Duggan

The abuse crisis casts doubt on the whole post-Vatican II settlement

Since 1968, Church leaders have tried to preserve a fragile truce. But repeated compromises have fostered a culture of deceit

Matthew Schmitz

Poverty has returned with a vengeance. It's time for reform

The rise of food banks tells a clear story. The government must address the welfare system and employment law

Frank Field and Andrew Forsey

Three prayers for the Assumption

August 15 is the feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Staff Reporter

Turkey's Christians are facing increasing persecution. We cannot forget them

The case of Pastor Brunson shows the challenges that Christians face under Erdogan

Fr Alexander Lucie-Smith

Pope names new deputy Secretary of State

Venezuelan Archbishop Edgar Pena Parra will take up a key role in the Vatican

Staff Reporter

On the feast of the Assumption, Pope Francis asks for consolation for all who suffer

The Pope prayed for the 38 people who died the previous day in the Genoa bridge collapse

Cindy Wooden

Everyone should support 'Life' in its courageous attempt to tell the truth about abortion

Does Lambeth Council think pro-life views are so dangerous that the public needs protecting from them?

Fr Alexander Lucie-Smith

Pennsylvania report reveals harrowing record of abuse in six dioceses

The long-awaited report contained a searing condemnation of Church officials

Rhina Guidos

Doctors could be allowed to end lives of patients with degenerative diseases

Campaigners have branded the proposals 'euthanasia by stealth'

Alex Defert

Australian archbishop to live under house arrest

Archbishop Philip Wilson was convicted of failing to report child abuse

Catholic News Service

Morning Catholic must-reads: 15/08/18

A daily guide to what's happening in the Catholic Church

Luke Coppen

Pro-life charity launches legal action after being evicted from London show

'Life' claim Lambeth Council breached their right to freedom of expression

Alex Defert

Fight scandal by giving witness to the Gospel, Pope tells young people

Young people should remember they are part of the Church too, the Pope said

Cindy Wooden

A heartening moment

last week the pro-life movement savoured one of its most heartening moments in recent years. after a 15-hour debate, the argentine senate re...

The Catholic Herald

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✣ highlights from the week online ‘call off the world meeting of families’ robert royal, writing at the catholic thing, said the church ough...

Staff writers

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