Catholic News

Pope condemns 'acts of terrorism and violence' in Munich and Kabul

Francis asked the faithful in St Peter's Square to pray that 'the Lord might inspire in everyone intentions of goodness and fraternity'

Staff ReporterJuly 25, 2016

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Morning Catholic must-reads: 25/07/16

A daily guide to what's happening in the Catholic Church

Luke CoppenJuly 25, 2016

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Pope issues rules to help contemplative women be beacons for the world

Every institute of contemplative women religious will have to revise its constitutions in light of the new document

Carol GlatzJuly 22, 2016

Culture

Cardinal Burke: it's reasonable to be afraid of Islam’s desire to govern the world

The cardinal said the best response was to fortify the Christian foundation of our societies

Staff ReporterJuly 22, 2016

Soul

Why pilgrims are flocking to St Mary Magdalene's hometown

In Magdala, pilgrims gain a unique insight into the saint's life

Jennifer RistineJuly 22, 2016

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Don’t turn against refugees, German Church urges after axe attack

Spokesman for Würzburg diocese says the attack should not be used 'as a general indictment against refugees'

Jonathan LuxmooreJuly 22, 2016

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Morning Catholic must-reads: 22/07/16

A daily guide to what's happening in the Catholic Church

Luke CoppenJuly 22, 2016

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Like the Fatima visionaries, we should meditate on hell

Reflecting on the horrors of hell can help us to avoid ending up there

Donal Anthony FoleyJuly 21, 2016

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Pope Francis marries young deaf couple at chapel in his own residence

The Pope last presided over a wedding two years ago

Catholic News ServiceJuly 21, 2016

Soul

Liberal Catholicism’s unexpected crisis

You might think that progressives would be rejoicing under the current pontificate. Instead, they are fretting about the future

Matthew SchmitzJuly 21, 2016

Culture

Theatre: Theatreland struggles to top real-life drama

at the royal court, during a six-week rehearsal period, playwright anthony neilson and his actors created and developed unreachable from scr...

Robert TanitchJuly 21, 2016

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Pictures of the Week

1 archbishop peter smith presides at the priestly ordinations of philip andrews, david howell and daniel weatherley at st george’s cathedral...

The Catholic HeraldJuly 21, 2016

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Life

Peter Hitchens: Why I stand up for Russia

how odd that scorn for russia, and fear of that country, have become fashionable in western countries even – sometimes especially – among co...

Peter HitchensJuly 21, 2016

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Dennis Sewell: The danger of manufactured grievances

among the “burning injustices” identified by theresa may on the steps of downing street on her first day in her new job was “if you’re black...

Dennis SewellJuly 21, 2016

Soul

Liberal Catholicism’s unexpected crisis

even as pope francis wins the applause of the world for giving catholicism a friendlier face, critics have started to grumble. on social med...

Matthew SchmitzJuly 21, 2016

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The big story of the past seven days

✣ trump picks ‘evangelical catholic’ as deputy what happened? donald trump selected mike pence as his running mate for the republican...

Staff writersJuly 21, 2016

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The best of the Catholic blogosphere

✣ highlights from the week online germany: the good news new figures suggest the german church is undergoing a steep decline. accordi...

Staff writersJuly 21, 2016

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Life

Cardinal ‘delighted’ by new PM

cardinal vincent nichols has said he is delighted by the appointment of theresa may as prime minister because of the commitment she has show...

Staff writersJuly 21, 2016

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A turning point in the Amoris debate

in the three months since its publication, the pope’s exhortation amoris laetitia has been described as brilliant, erroneous, confusing, gro...

Dan HitchensJuly 21, 2016

Culture

Many Muslims are finding Christ. We need to be ready to welcome them

Perhaps discussing the Scriptures is the best way in for Muslims

Fr Alexander Lucie-SmithJuly 21, 2016

Life

Pro-life medics face harassment and discrimination, admits doctors' union

Inquiry finds that doctors who conscientiously object to abortion are denied career choices

Simon CaldwellJuly 21, 2016

Chapter House

Morning Catholic must-reads: 21/07/16

A daily guide to what's happening in the Catholic Church

Luke CoppenJuly 21, 2016

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Archdiocese prepares to open Cause of Romano Guardini

The 20th-century German theologian has influenced both Benedict XVI and Pope Francis

Staff ReporterJuly 20, 2016

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Miracles boldly go where Star Trek can't

Does the attempt to explain away miracles prevent us from fully embracing the love of God?

Fr Andrew PinsentJuly 20, 2016

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