Catholic Church

A joyous conversion

it is a cause of genuine rejoicing that dr michael nazir-ali, the former anglican bishop of rochester, has been received into the catholic c...

The Catholic Herald

Brian Cox isn’t right about souls

one of the great things about the dominican order is its clear mission statement: preaching the gospel for the salvation of souls. this so i...

Fr Robert Verrill OP

Oh, for a clearer walk with God

from time to time, the lectionary – the three-yearly cycle of bible readings laid down by the church for sunday mass – poses a particular ch...

Works and worship

churches are places of worship but they are, increasingly, centres of social and charitable activity as well, not the least playing an impor...

Dr Sarah Ward Clavier and Dr Emma J Wells

Two priests in Lincoln diocese reassigned with restrictions, following review of alleged misconduct

washington d.c., oct 20, 2021 / 16:09 pm two priests in the diocese of lincoln are being reassigned to ministry with restrictions, following...

Christine-Rousselle

Catholic leader says his archdiocese won’t take part in global synodal process, citing ‘ideological’ risk

vaduz, liechtenstein, oct 20, 2021 / 09:00 am a catholic leader has said that his archdiocese won’t take part in the two-year global synodal...

Last rites should be recognised as 'emergency service', says Bishop after priest barred access to Sir David Amess

a catholic bishop has called for greater recognition of the last rites as an “emergency service” in the wake of the brutal murder of sir dav...

Cardinal Dolan outlines 7 ‘non-negotiables’ for the Synod on Synodality

new york city, n.y., oct 19, 2021 / 17:09 pm in an effort to explain pope francis’ vision for the synod on synodality for his flock, cardina...

‘I hope that I can join them soon’: Benedict XVI sends condolence message after friend’s death

wilhering, austria, oct 19, 2021 / 09:00 am pope emeritus benedict xvi has said that he looks forward to joining his friends in heaven in a ...

Sir David Amess death: Catholic bishop calls for last rites to be recognized as ‘emergency service’

shrewsbury, england, oct 19, 2021 / 05:55 am a catholic bishop called on tuesday for greater recognition of the last rites as an “emergency ...