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Is it time for new tests on the Turin Shroud?
scientists are calling for fresh tests on the turin shroud after a paper challenged a previous finding that it dated from the middle ages. t...
Jane Stannus
The gaps in the Vatican's draft constitution
the talk last week was all about the impending reform of the roman curia, to be accomplished – on paper, at any rate – by way of an apostoli...
Christopher R. Altieri
World News: From La Rioja to Lagos
washington dc project launches to tackle abuse crisis a new initiative has been launched at the catholic university of america with the goal...
Staff writers
The week in quotations
"pope francis is happy with benedict xvi’s profound analysis" cardinal müller says the popes agree on the abuse crisis first things "until t...
Staff writers
Meanwhile: Papal advice for hairdressers
hairdressers are known to enjoy a good chat. but on a pilgrimage to rome last week, they received a warning not to let it get out of hand. i...
Staff writers
The Best of the Web: Indulgences, liberalism and sign language
how unusual is detachment from sin? how hard is it to gain a plenary indulgence? not as hard as some people think, argued fr timothy finigan...
Staff writers
The Week Ahead: UK March for Life, crisis talks, Tolkien movie
saturday 11 may sees britain’s annual march for life, which will take place in london for the second year running. speakers include the camp...
Staff writers
Overlooked: Dozens of priests refused entry to Britain
what happened? dozens of priests have been blocked from entering britain in the last five years, a times investigation has found. ten of the...
Staff writers
The Big Story: Speculation mounts over Vatican constitution
what happened? more details have emerged about possible changes to the vatican’s constitution. the spanish magazine vida nueva published det...
Staff writers
Who has the upper hand in the Vatican-China deal? We may soon find out
on monday, the vatican marked another milestone in its relations with china. cardinal gianfranco ravasi, president of the pontifical council...
The Catholic Herald
May 3rd, 2019
The Catholic Herald
Increasing reverence, conversions and vocations – let's focus on the good news
someone asked me yesterday, “what’s the best thing you see happening in the catholic church right now?” it’s a great question to be asked be...
C C Pecknold
St Joseph Catholic Church in Phoenix destroyed by fire, cause unknown
an extensive fire destroyed st joseph catholic church in north phoenix during the early morning hours of may 1. the cause of the fire has no...
Catholic News Agency
Morning Catholic must-reads: 02/05/19
archbishop wilton gregory has expressed “full support” for an abuse investigation by georgia’s attorney general. authorities in henan have d...
Luke Coppen
Vatican newspaper appoints new editorial board for women's magazine
the vatican newspaper, l'osservatore romano, named a new director and editorial board for its women's magazine, "women-church-world." the an...
Carol Glatz
Scholars ask bishops to take action against Pope's 'heresy'
a group of academics and priests have accused pope francis of committing the canonical crime of heresy. the group, which includes the promin...
Dan Hitchens
Satan is real, Pope Francis says
pope francis wednesday reminded those who think belief in the devil is antiquated or outdated that satan really exists and that jesus himsel...
Hannah Brockhaus/CNA
The true horror of Canada's euthanasia policy revealed
canada legalized euthanasia in june 2016, and the country is now beginning to see the first fruits of the law. a new report, covering only a...
C C Pecknold
Morning Catholic must-reads: 01/05/19
cardinal malcolm ranjith has accused sri lanka’s leaders of indulging in “blame games” after the easter sunday bombings. isis leader abu bak...
Luke Coppen
Glasgow parish 'shamefully' vandalized
police in glasgow are investigating vandalism committed monday at st. simon's parish, an attack the archdiocese has called 'shameful'. local...
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