Catholic Church

Has Pope Leo blotted his copybook over ‘Cupichgate’ and his equivalency on abortion?

Pope Leo was asked about Cardinal Cupich’s award to the pro-abortionist Senator Dick Durbin. He then used the 'seamless garment' approach to Catholic ethics to link together abortion, immigration and the death penalty
Gavin Ashenden

Pope Leo to celebrate Jubilee of Consecrated Life in St Peter’s Square

Thousands of religious from around the world will join Pope Leo XIV on 9 October for a special Mass marking the Jubilee of Consecrated Life, with events focused on prayer, mission and the Church’s call to universal fraternity
The Catholic Herald

New biography of James VI and I unpicks his attitude to Catholicism

A handsome table clock made for the first King of Great Britain and of Ireland had on its sides images of the four Evangelists, but hidden on its base an engraving of James and his sons holding the Pope’s nose to a grindstone
Fr John Morrill

Maria Steen’s brave failure proves Catholicism in Ireland isn't finished yet

Her emergence as a popular presidential prospect, albeit one who was sidelined by the establishment, gives hope of a country falling back in love with the forgotten faith of its forebears
Portia Berry-Kilby

Buffalo diocese files $274 million abuse settlement plan after five years in bankruptcy

The Diocese of Buffalo has submitted a reorganisation plan to end one of the largest clergy abuse cases in US history, proposing a $274 million compensation fund for more than 900 survivors, with contributions from parishes and insurers.
The Catholic Herald

White House rejects Pope’s rebuke on migrant deportations

Pope Leo XIV’s criticism of the Trump administration’s immigration policies has drawn a sharp response from the White House press secretary, reigniting tensions between the Vatican and Washington over the treatment of migrants
The Catholic Herald

Pro-Beijing priest cancels Rome visit after appointment plans leaked

Fr Peter Choi Wai-man was due to meet Pope Leo XIV as part of a 12-person delegation, but the trip was abandoned after reports emerged that Hong Kong’s cardinal had lobbied for his appointment as auxiliary bishop.
Niwa Limbu

Dame Sarah Mullally to become first female Archbishop of Canterbury

Dame Sarah Mullally has been named Archbishop of Canterbury Designate, becoming the first woman to lead the Church of England in its nearly 500-year history.
The Catholic Herald

Paintings and perverts: the horrid legacy of Eric Gill

Eric Gill’s Annunciation is the centrepiece of a powerful exhibition at Ditchling Museum, where works of beauty sit uneasily alongside the artist’s crimes.
Camilla Harrison

Keeping the Faith with St John Henry Newman

As he is declared a Doctor of the Church, Newman’s lifelong commitment to education, truth, and the formation of an intelligent laity offers a model for Catholics today.
Fr David Elliot