Catholic Church

Canonical reform won't end the abuse crisis. But it can help

Public penance should be the first response. Then let's look at some basic improvements to canon law

Please don't forget us, says head of Ukrainian Catholic Church

Major Archbishop Shevchuk called on Western nations not to ignore the country in favour of Russia

Catholic News Service

The Church already has the tools to deal with failing bishops. But will anyone use them?

The Church needs to be willing to act, and use structures already in place

Fr Alexander Lucie-Smith

A fairer media and powerful pro-life women: how Argentina succeeded where Ireland failed

Pro-abortion campaigners used similar tactics in both countries, but Argentina resisted

'We need to be prepared to be really counter-cultural': How Catholic parents can raise saints

Roy Peachey explains the secrets to good Catholic education

Francis Phillips

China removes underground priests for holding youth summer camp

They have been replaced by state-backed personnel

Catholic News Service

Top Catholic schools 'prioritised reputations of monks over child safety', says damning report

There was a 'culture of acceptance of abusive behaviour' at Ampleforth and Downside, the report says

To start the healing process, the US bishops should consider doing public penance

Whether with a Holy Hour or sackcloth and ashes, prelates can make reparation for the sins of their brother bishops

Dawn Eden Goldstein

'The health of the country is linked to this place': an interview with Walsingham's rector

Mgr John Armitage is helping to lead an ambitious renewal project at England's best-loved shrine

How Paul VI and John Paul II defended moral truth

In Veritatis Splendor, John Paul II gave an uncompromising defence of Humanae Vitae

Fr Raymond de Souza