Search
Newsletters
Newsletters
Chapter House
Latest
Sign In
Log Out
Subscribe
Sign In
Log Out
Subscribe
Sign Out
About
Our History
Contact
Sections
Latest
Chapter House
Columns
Life
Soul
Culture
Vatican Dispatch
Archives
Historic Archive
Exact Editions
More
Newsroom
Magazine
Magnificat
Latest Issue
Chapter House
The rise of the tradismatic Catholic
A growing number of Catholics now blend traditionalist and charismatic spirituality, finding in both a seriousness and depth often missing from mainstream parish life.
Thomas Edwards
Fruit of the council: A Church no longer serious about salvation
Sixty years after Vatican II, the Church faces a crisis of tone and teaching, as the once-central realities of sin, judgement and salvation fade from Catholic life.
Thomas Colsy
Leo XIV’s first great test: unity, contradiction, and the College of Cardinals
The gathering of the College of Cardinals will be the first major moment of Pope Leo XIV’s reign and a test of his promise to restore unity in the Church.
Michael Haynes
Advent around the world
The traditions of Advent shaped by saints, councils, and the comings of Christ through time.
George Gilbey
Newman's enduring legacy
Hundreds of Anglican priests and religious have become Catholic in recent years. The legacy of a 19th-century English convert, a singular influence on the Church, is evident in this remarkable gift of vocations.
Thomas Edwards
The House of Lords needs Catholic bishops again
The battle for the next Lord Speaker exposes how far Britain’s upper chamber has drifted from its Christian constitutional inheritance.
Niwa Limbu
We need more people of faith in politics
Two public figures, one in Washington and one in Westminster, show how Christian faith can form leaders who speak with conscience rather than compliance.
Thomas Edwards
James VI and I: The last great humanist king
A new portrait of James VI and I reveals a ruler far more complex than the caricatures.
John Morrill
The story of St Nicholas
Drawn from 9th C sources, this vivid portrait of St Nicholas recounts his hidden generosity, his election as bishop, and the miraculous aid he offered to all who called upon him.
John the Deacon
What my brother taught me about Advent
A brother’s insistence on saving one gift became a formative Advent lesson: anticipation is not a burden but a grace, preparing us for Christ’s arrival
Nick Ripatrazone
The barriers around Europe’s Christmas markets
Rising threats have forced Europe to defend its Christmas traditions with concrete and patrols
The Catholic Herald
How St Nicholas became Santa Claus
Santa may seem secular, but his story is deeply Christian. Behind the red suit stands St Nicholas: bishop, wonderworker and giver of gifts
Melanie McDonagh
Pope Leo XIV and the return of a global papacy
As Pope Leo signals a desire to visit Algeria and engages quietly in Middle Eastern diplomacy, his in-flight remarks reveal a papacy rediscovering its global vocation
The Catholic Herald
A German Advent with St Martin and St Nicholas
A childhood in the Kappel Valley meant early nightfall, wood stoves, card games, and the enchantment of St Martin’s Day and St Nicholas’ visits.
Jürgen Krauss
In praise of Christmas creep
Between school fêtes, nativity plays, forgotten posting dates, and three children’s stockings, December can feel like a test of endurance.
Flora Watkins
Why young converts are flocking to traditional Christianity
Traditional Catholics are driving unexpected growth while liberal churches continue to collapse
Tom Colsy
The Catholic Church needs its own Covid inquiry
The Church’s response to Covid reshaped Catholic life in ways still not fully acknowledged. It is time for a thoughtful review.
The Catholic Herald
An interview with our new Editor in Chief
Edward Barrett-Shortt reflects on his path from atheism to Catholicism, his work in digital media, and his plans to expand the publication.
The Catholic Herald
Edward Barrett-Shortt Appointed Editor in Chief of The Catholic Herald
The Catholic Herald is pleased to announce the appointment of Edward Barrett-Shortt as its new Editor in Chief.
The Catholic Herald
Nigeria reeling after mass abduction from Catholic school
The kidnapping of more than 300 children and staff from St Mary’s School in Niger State has left an already persecuted Christian community devastated
The Catholic Herald
Previous
Next
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.
Subscribe