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Vatican excommunicates Archbishop Viganò

rome – the vatican’s doctrinal office has formally declared that a former us envoy charged with schism is excommunicated. in a july 5 statem...

Relics of Saint Thomas Becket on display at Northampton Cathedral this weekend

the relics of one of england's most beloved saints will be on display in northampton cathedral during "the becket festival" running from 7 –...

The Catholic Herald

Rupnik art dispute more complicated than it appears, argues art historian

as accusations of sexual abuse have mounted against father marko rupnik, his art has increasingly come into question and under the microscop...

Over 200 Christians arrested in Eritrea in past twelve months

the east african country of eritrea has been ranked as one of the most dangerous countries in the world for being a follower of jesus. a 3 j...

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Disappearance of Traditional Mass would impoverish the world both spiritually and culturally

today the times has published a letter from 48 intellectuals, artists, politicians and celebrities, both catholic and non-catholic, begging ...

SPECIAL REPORT: Jerusalem's Armenian ceramics tell a story of Christian craftsmanship against the odds

balian ceramics is a tranquil space on nablus road, one of the busy thoroughfares in occupied east jerusalem. a group is taking a potte...

You know British politics is out of kilter when George Galloway appears a feasible Catholic option

has an upcoming uk general election ever looked like such a pointless exercise as the one catholics will be facing on 4 july. the catholic v...

Going to the polls: a very difficult choice for conscientious Christians

it is of course the case that the outcome of any general election is undecided until it actually happens; the voters could change their mind...

The Catholic Herald

‘Pride’ versus Catholic schools: It's a full-scale assault and is focused on our children

we are living through an intense culture war. the aim is to overwhelm our christian civilisation upon which so much of our human flouri...

Vatican issues strict new rules for employees, from tattoos and piercings to cohabitation

employees at st. peter’s basilica may not have visible tattoos or piercings, and theoretically could be suspended if they do, according to n...