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Pope Leo’s peace vigil to be lit by Assisi’s Lamp of Peace
Faithful from five continents will take part in Pope Leo XIV’s peace vigil, lighting candles from the flame that burns at the tomb of St Francis of Assisi
The Catholic Herald
Papal visit prompts rapid infrastructure works in Cameroon
Preparations for Pope Leo XIV’s April visit to Cameroon have triggered a burst of infrastructure activity
The Catholic Herald
Where Rome and Canterbury meet: Hereford’s Easter Vigil
Though separated at the Eucharist, the joint Easter Vigil in Hereford Cathedral brings together Catholic and Anglican traditions in a quiet expression of shared faith
William Morris
Premature twins born at only 27 weeks now thriving at home with family
Premature twins born at 27 weeks after complications at 20 weeks are now home and thriving with their family one year on
The Catholic Herald
Pope names Milan-born priest to senior role at Pontifical Academy for Life
The Italian priest, who has coordinated the academy’s secretariat since 2016, now takes up one of its most senior posts
The Catholic Herald
Artificial wombs and the limits of ‘procreative control’
Advances in artificial womb technology raise new ethical questions about abortion, parenthood and the significance of the body
Anthony McCarthy
US ambassador rejects claims over Vatican–Pentagon meeting
US ambassador to the Holy See says Cardinal Christophe Pierre dismissed reports of a tense Pentagon meeting as “fabrications” and denies any threats were made
The Catholic Herald
Christ’s Jewishness is not up for debate
A small but noisy online tendency is trying to cast doubt on Christ’s Jewish identity despite scripture, tradition and the Catechism leaving no room for confusion
Georgia L. Gilholy
Catholic scholars urge restraint as Iran ceasefire remains fragile
Catholic moral theologians have voiced alarm at threats against Iranian civilian infrastructure, warning that non-combatants may never be intentionally targeted under just war teaching
The Catholic Herald
When does Easter end?
The Church treats Easter as a prolonged celebration of the resurrection rather than a feast that ends on Easter Sunday night
James Bradbury
US officials defend Iran military action amid rebukes from Catholic leaders
The White House and Pentagon are standing by their Iran policy even as senior Catholic figures urge peace
The Catholic Herald
Colombia’s bishops tighten abuse rules and mandate reporting to civil authorities
Colombia’s Catholic bishops introduce stricter abuse guidelines, requiring all allegations to be reported to civil authorities and setting out new national procedures
The Catholic Herald
Lord Frost says Britain is turning back to ‘full-fat supernatural Christianity’
Lord Frost argues that renewed Christian belief is strongest among evangelicals and Catholics, where “full-fat supernatural Christianity” is still preached
The Catholic Herald
Vatican concludes visitation of Heiligenkreuz Abbey
Vatican issues guidance to Heiligenkreuz Abbey, known for its traditional monastic life, following apostolic visitation into governance and community life
The Catholic Herald
Trump administration to issue guidance for religious nonprofits on Johnson Amendment
New federal guidance is expected later this year after recent litigation revived debate over political speech, tax exemption and the role of houses of worship
The Catholic Herald
Can electronic dance music bring people closer to God?
The DJ-priest Padre Guilherme inspires real affection and curiosity, yet his music also raises serious questions about the relationship between devotion, beauty and form
Jane Cooper
Only one miracle is necessary
Catholic writers continue to make the case that the Resurrection is the most convincing explanation of events in Jerusalem two thousand years ago
Fr Dwight Longenecker
Zurbarán: painting, piety and the power of stillness
From haunting crucifixions to the quiet intensity of the Agnus Dei, Zurbarán’s work invites a deeply devotional response
Melanie McDonagh
Is Belgian bishop right to push plan to ordain married men as priests?
Bishop Johan Bonny says support for ordaining married men is widespread among Western bishops as he sets out plans for 2028
Niwa Limbu
The assisted dying argument in Scotland is far from over
Holyrood’s vote has halted one proposal, yet the central question remains whether any assisted dying regime can protect the vulnerable well enough
James Bundy
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