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What’s in a name?
we’re called to a name change. we’re all familiar with the incident in the bible where god changes the name of abram to abraham. the change ...
Fr Ronald Rolheiser
5 bishops who could move the youth synod
The debate over the final wording of the document could prove even more contentious than the synod in 2015
Ed Condon/CNA
Holy See-China agreement draws criticism from US religious freedom advocates
The deal concedes too much to an oppressive government, activists have said
Kevin J. Jones/CNA
Francis calls for 'permanent catechumenate' for married couples
It is essential for couples to receive ongoing formation both before and after their wedding, the Pope said
Ed Condon/CNA
How one Catholic charity is helping the most marginalised of all – prisoners
The St Vincent de Paul Society reminds prisoners they are still part of humanity
Anita Boniface
Governors’ elections pose moral dilemma for Catholic voters
A theologian offers advice for Catholic voters faced with a difficult choice
Christine Rousselle/CNA
The best of the web
✣ highlights from the week online why being a nun beats the olympics a cbs report asked why more and more young british women are joining re...
Staff Reporter
Labour conference: You must be joking
a misjudged remark has provoked a backlash at this week’s labour conference in liverpool, delegates were celebrating the ten commandments. n...
Dan Hitchens
Interview: Metropolitan Hilarion on the Orthodox crisis
when i met the senior russian orthodox official metropolitan hilarion in lisbon last week, i asked him about the current crisis in the ortho...
Filipe D'Avillez
Science & faith: The Church’s turning point
it must be approaching 50 years since my eldest son accused me of not being like other fathers. his criticism was “other fathers answer thei...
Quentin de la Bedoyere
Comments of the week
letters should include a genuine postal or email address, phone number and the style or title of the writer. email: letters@catholicherald.c...
The Catholic Herald
Prize crossword 0561
cryptic across 1 cell-phone centre in alabama? (6) 4 book to ban at university and church (6) 9 switch to boost signals on the roof, perhaps...
Alun Evans
Cardinal Nichols to give evidence to abuse inquiry
The cardinal will speak to Britain's IICSA inquiry about his time as Archbishop of Birmingham
Staff Reporter
#WhyImCatholic movement shares hope at difficult time for Church
Catholic Extension has asked ordinary believers to send in their stories
Catholic News Service
Many people in Britain struggle to find shelter. But Connor's story shows there is hope
The St Vincent de Paul Society has helped many vulnerable people find homes
Anita Boniface
New Zealand: The ‘new normal’
lay people are taking on priests’ former duties in the country’s largest diocese new zealand’s only cardinal, john dew of wellington, spoke ...
Natasha Marsh
The home-care timebomb
there is an nhs advertisement orbiting social media at present. it features an image of a high-heeled shoe and a tube of red lipstick next t...
Madeleine Teahan
‘It’s given people hope again’
composer sir james macmillan has seen the fortunes of his home town improve. luckily, it’s a perfect place for music driving into the west o...
David Oldroyd-Bolt
Comments of the week
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The Catholic Herald
A materialist reflects on the mystery of suicide
can darwinism help us grasp this uniquely human tendency, asks alex defert a very human ending by jesse bering, doubleday, 288pp, £16.99 the...
Alex Defert
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