Catholic Church

The dilettante architect: Appraising the ecclesiastical buildings of Harry Goodhart-Rendel

harry goodhart-rendel was born in cambridge in 1887, the son of harry chester goodhart, who had married the hon rose ellen rendel, a daughte...
Michael Hodges

In first Holy Week homily Pope urges Catholics not to be afraid of guilt

rome – in his first major liturgy for holy week, pope francis offered an extended reflection on the spiritual underpinnings of so-called “ca...
Elise Allen

£950,000 secured for ‘urgent repairs’ at first Catholic church built in Welsh Valleys

this year's easter celebrations at st illtyd’s catholic church in wales have received an additional boost with the church being granted fund...
The Catholic Herald

Legendary and nearly beatified US Army chaplain honoured with statue by Kansas

new york – a catholic priest from the diocese of wichita who served as an army chaplain in both world war ii and the korean war, risking his...
johnlavenburg

Loss of traditional-rite Triduum in Westminster as Cardinal Nichols says ‘No’

this year the archbishop of westminster, cardinal vincent nichols, has refused permission for the celebration of the services of the pre-vat...
Joseph Shaw

Adult baptisms in France rise significantly for fourth successive year amid accelerating growth in French Church

the number of adults being baptised in france in 2024 has significantly increased over previous years. the bishops’ conference of france has...
Tom Colsy

Letter from the Editor: Keeping our souls and churches in good (and sacred) order

is nothing sacred? at the  catholic herald we have argued in our articles that the church of england has crossed such a line in allowin...
William Cash

Study parses what US Catholics think about Pope's views on climate change

a new study from the center for applied research in the apostolate (cara) looks at the differing views of us catholics on the environmental ...
Crux Staff

The fiery death of self-immolation: a martyr's moral clarity or misguided calumny?

as we enter holy week and commemorate the exemplary martyrdom, it seems that martyrdom in general – or a misplaced understanding of it ...
Anthony McCarthy

Cancelled new bishop for Plymouth resumes parish ministry

canon christopher whitehead is resuming his parish ministry following the sudden cancellation of his ordination as the new plymouth bishop&n...
The Catholic Herald