Catholic Church

Glimpsing the divine in St Petersburg

i have seen the future and it is russia’s past, although not necessarily the bit i expected, certainly not the communist era, which has almo...

When it comes to Christmas cards, Prince Charles should know better

i am becomingly increasingly hostile to the fashion for people putting images of themselves and families on christmas cards. even the royals...

Catholic of the Year: the winner is...

In every diocese in the world, faith-filled priests and lay people have given a heroic witness to Christ

The Catholic Herald

How Satanists are using religious freedom to challenge Christianity

a visitor to the illinois state capitol will find three holiday displays curiously juxtaposed: a christmas tree, a menorah, and “an apple up...

As churches are demolished in China, the Chinese are building them elsewhere

close to the holy family minor basilica, nairobi’s catholic cathedral, a team of chinese engineers can be seen directing work on a building ...

Francis Njuguna

Is true independence on the way for Ukraine's Orthodox Christians?

last october, orthodox patriarch bartholomew of constantinople announced the creation of a new autocephalous (self-governing) national churc...

Britain's homelessness crisis: more explanations than solutions

"a decent provision for the poor,” said samuel johnson, “is the true test of civilisation.” that’s an uncomfortable reflection when you walk...

Pope Francis prepares for dialogue in the desert

pope francis is going to the arabian peninsula. the announcement from the press office of the holy see attracted significant attention, but ...

Christopher R. Altieri

World news

new orleans, louisiana amazon founder gives $15 million to catholic charities the world’s richest man has donated $15 million (£12 million) ...

Week in review

the big story of the past seven days ✣ pope to make historic visit to abu dhabi what happened? pope francis will visit abu dhabi, the capita...