Catholic Church

The problems with the Synod

the synod on synodality, which starts at the beginning of this month, is something unique in the history of the church. it is a synod about ...
The Catholic Herald

Clash of the Prefects: An Olympian struggle between two opposed theological visions

clash of the titans is a nearly 50-year-old fantasy action film based on ancient greek mythology. since 2013, quite a few catholics have rep...
Diana Montagna

The Sino-Vatican Pact isn't working: so why does Cardinal Chow insist that it is?

this weekend should have been one of celebration for hong kong catholics – the elevation of their new bishop to the rank of cardinal. the fa...
B Rogers

Sir Anthony Kenny: Why the Acts of the Apostles is my favourite book of the Bible

among the narrative books of the new testament, the acts of the apostles stands out as containing material claiming to be an eye-witness rec...
Sir Anthony Kenny

Divine cameos at the Venice Film Festival

frank mannion seeks out god at an excellent 80th edition of the festival. the catholic church has long played a leading role at the venice f...
Frank Mannion

The Decomposition of Man: Identity, Technocracy, and the Church, by James Kalb

recovering our sanity. the decomposition of man: identity, technocracy, and the church james kalb angelico press, £17, 228 pages i am sittin...
Julian Kwasniewski

Pope Francis to new cardinals on future of Church: 'Mutual listening is essential'

rome – pope francis told the 21 new cardinals he created on saturday, who come from all over the world, that their diversity is a gift which...
Elise Allen

'Distressing': no more Traditional Masses at High Altar of Westminster Cathedral

the latin mass society has been informed that the traditional latin mass may no longer be celebrated at the high altar of westminster cathed...
Joseph Shaw

Christian Voice Ireland event: the Irish thought police strike again

you will be aware that "ireland has changed." the irish media never stop telling you how much ireland has changed, now that they have thrown...
Laura Perrins

JK Huysmans’ final book is a compelling exploration of monastic liturgy

melanie mcdonagh reflects upon benedictine blues. it’s hard now to convey the importance of the novelist jk huysmans for the french literary...
Melanie McDonagh