Catholic Church

Catholicism has shaped cultures for centuries, yet many public figures who claim a Catholic identity seem detached from Catholic cultural practices

Joseph Shaw

Many working-class Americans feel unheard by the Church. JD Vance may offer the bishops an opportunity to understand communities they have struggled to reach

Patrick Neve

The Vatican’s new communications prefect has reignited a debate that touches on evangelisation, Jewish-Christian relations and the mystery of salvation

Fr Dwight Longenecker

Devotion to the Sacred Heart is not merely a pious practice but a window into the mystery of the Incarnation and the perfect human affectivity of Jesus Christ

Fr Thomas Crean OP

The Holy Father articulated a compelling vision of human dignity before Spain’s parliament, but his speech also raises deeper questions about belonging, culture and Christendom

Gavin Ashenden

The cleric argues that the Society of St Pius X’s concerns focus on unresolved doctrinal questions surrounding Vatican II rather than solely on the traditional Mass

Michael Haynes

As Pope Leo XIV begins a week-long visit to Spain, debate continues over pastoral priorities, while a significant appointment signals a new direction for Vatican communications

Michael Haynes

William Friedkin’s film remains shocking, but beneath the profanity and terror lies a profoundly Catholic vision of evil, sacrifice and grace

Luke Collins

A growing interest in faith and the supernatural reflects not a rejection of reason but a rediscovery of truths that modern secular culture has struggled to replace

Jacqueline O'Hara

Writing after a private dialogue organised by New Ways Ministry, Archbishop Wester argues that theological reflection should remain open to scientific insights while remaining rooted in pastoral concern

Thomas Colsy