Catholic Church

Diary for March 2023: by Peter Frankopan

writing a book is like listening to a wagner opera. it is an epic, dramatic exercise – and it requires stamina. above all, though, it never ...

Peter Frankopan

Paprocki calls views of US cardinal 'heretical'

a bishop and distinguished canon lawyer has suggested that views expressed by a recently-appointed us cardinal are “heretical”. bishop thoma...

Stanley James: Journey home of a spiritual tramp

robert nurden introduces his grandfather, former herald deputy editor stanley james. a raw young cowboy herds the cattle on a ranch in the f...

New commission to address ‘broken’ immigration system

the cross-party, multi-faith commission on the integration of refugees aims to create a society where all feel welcome . immigration is a ho...

Nitisma: The fast way to happiness

when was the last time you saw a book on greek orthodoxy with encomiums from jamie oliver and claudia roden on the cover? well, this is what...

Gertrude Clarke

Stonyhurst College and its churches

stonyhurst is a remarkable establishment, in both architectural and other ways. it is physically situated in remote lancashire countryside t...

This presentation of the Tudors is about the battle for England’s soul

imagine trying to export the tudors without the help of hilary mantel. after her untimely death in the autumn, the cleveland museum of art h...

Lucien de Guise

Vermeer: A Catholic painter in Calvinist Delft?

michael white takes in the rijksmuseum’s show on the life, work and faith of johannes vermeer. within the world’s great art collections, tit...

Memories of Masses past and present keep loved ones alive

on 5 november 1962, my father, a retired naval commander, wrote to my headmistress. dear mother shanley, i am disturbed at elisa’s continued...

Holy Communion from the chalice to return on Holy Thursday

holy communion under both species is to be reintroduced into catholic parishes from the holy thursday mass of the lord’s supper. the bishops...