Catholic Church

Christians can't be bystanders in new Syria, says Maronite archbishop

archbishop joseph tobjie of aleppo says christians must play a role in building an inclusive and democratic society in syria following the f...

The Holy Family's plight reminds us not to ignore Sudan this Advent

the season of advent offers us not only a time to prepare for the celebration of the birth of christ but also a moment for deep reflection. ...

Bishop Paul Swarbrick

Is King Charles's soul a prisoner to the British monarchy and its link to Anglicanism?

the so-called “man in the iron mask” was a political prisoner in 17th-century france. the french state kept his identity hidden. voltaire on...

King Charles attends Advent service at Farm Street for Christians in Iraq, Syria

king charles iii has said he is praying for the people of syria after attending a special advent service for christians in the middle east h...

The Catholic Herald

Jesus' crown of thorns returned to Notre Dame Cathedral

the relic of the crown of thorns was returned to notre dame in paris on friday last week, five years after it was saved from the devastating...

The Catholic Herald

Christians in Syria celebrate first Sunday Mass since fall of Assad

christians have celebrated their sunday services in syria for the first time since the fall of the bashar al-assad regime. this return is se...

Pope laicises Argentine priest for multiple cases of child abuse

são paulo, brazil – pope francis removed argentine father justo josé ilarraz of the diocese of santísima concepción in tucumán from the prie...

EduardoCamposLima

The SSPX's bishop problem

on june 30, 1988, archbishop marcel lefebvre, without vatican authorisation, consecrated four priests to the episcopate: bernard fellay, ber...

A Catholic call to action for peace and justice in Gaza

as we enter the advent season—a time for catholics to reflect on the hope and promise of christ’s birth—i feel compelled to address a matter...

Who comes next? It's not inappropriate to speculate on Pope Francis's successor

rome – whenever popes begin to age or fall sick, two developments are as inevitable as the rising and the setting of the sun. first, some pe...