Catholic Church

Sanctifying the stones of Canterbury: from nightclub to nave

Once defiled by a nightclub rave, Canterbury Cathedral’s sanctuary is restored as Catholics celebrate the Eucharist at St Thomas Becket’s shrine.
Gavin Ashenden

Jacob Rees‑Mogg calls Latin Mass hatred “the peculiarity of a few ageing liberals”

jacob rees‑mogg, the member of parliament for north east somerset from 2010 to 2024, has described hatred of the latin mass as a “peculiarit...
The Catholic Herald

Netanyahu issues statement after Israeli strike hits Gaza’s only Catholic church, killing two

Israeli strike hits Gaza’s only Catholic church, killing two; Netanyahu expresses regret as investigation launched into military error.
The Catholic Herald

Pope Leo issues statement following attack on Gaza Catholic church

in a telegram sent on behalf of pope leo by cardinal secretary of state pietro parolin, his holiness expressed deep sorrow for the loss of l...
The Catholic Herald

San Diego Pride opens with interfaith service in Episcopal cathedral

san diego’s annual pride celebration began with a multifaith prayer service held at st paul’s episcopal cathedral on tuesday evening, markin...
The Catholic Herald

405 men to be ordained in the USA in 2025

According to CARA, 405 U.S. men will be ordained in 2025, with 80% diocesan and 20% religious order ordinands.
The Catholic Herald

Coventry priest blames ‘entitled’ parishioners for departure in farewell poem

a priest has published a poem calling his parishioners "entitled" and blaming their "unlikeable" nature for his dwindling congregation. fath...
Melanie McDonagh

Pope Leo calls for ‘path to unity’ during meeting with Orthodox and Catholic pilgrims from the U.S.

pope leo xiv pledged to “pursue the path of unity and fraternal charity” during a meeting in castel gandolfo with orthodox and catholic cler...
Charles Collins

Gaza Catholic church attacked in Israeli raid

Israeli strike hits Gaza’s only Catholic church; priest injured, four seriously wounded, two women reportedly killed.
Thomas Edwards

The quiet tyranny of assisted suicide

as parliament marches swiftly towards the legalisation of euthanasia, it is catholicism that seems poised as the final frontier between deat...
Samantha Smith