Catholic Church

Pictures of the Week

1 archbishop bernard longley celebrates the annual mass for deceased clergy of birmingham archdiocese at st mary’s college, oscott. 2 sister...
The Catholic Herald

December 18 to December 24

cardinal nichols (westminster) mon: central services staff mass followed by christmas party, westminster cathedral and westminster cathedral...
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Our churches as sanctuaries

whenever we have been at our best, as christians, we have opened our churches as sanctuaries to the poor and the endangered. we have a long,...
Fr Ronald Rolheiser

There are far more disabled saints than you think

A new book about saints with disabilities is a reminder that everyone has a vocation
Francis Phillips

Churches denounce Germany's billion-euro arms sales to Yemen and Saudi Arabia

Germany's Catholic bishops have frequently condemned their country's arms industry
Catholic News Service

Miss Universe donates personal possessions to Caritas

Pia Wurtzbach gave clothes, shoes and dresses to the Catholic charity
Megan Griffiths

Guidelines for bishops in Canada fail to rule out last rites for euthanasia applicants

The letter offers a 'pastoral reflection' on the challenges the assisted dying law poses to the Canadian Church
Catholic News Service

What Newman really stood for

It cannot be long before Cardinal Newman is not only canonised but becomes a Doctor of the Church – so it’s important we understand his theology
Fr Ian Ker

Catholic of the Year: The cheerful shepherd

Bishop Philip Egan is on an urgent mission to turn his diocese into a powerhouse of evangelisation
The Catholic Herald

The inside story of the St Mary’s revival

When Francis Campbell was appointed vice-chancellor two years ago, the Catholic university was in crisis. Now revenues are up and so are student numbers
Amy-Jo Crowley