Catholic News

German bishop: Lay preaching already ‘common practice’ in diocese

A German bishop has stated that while he accepts the Holy See’s ban on lay preaching, the custom is “common practice” in his diocese, and thus he will not sanction it.
Michael Haynes

Requiem Mass for Ann Widdecombe to be held at Buckfast Abbey

The Requiem Mass of Ann Widdecombe will take place on August 12 at Buckfast Abbey in a private gathering of friends and family
Corrie Douglas-Young

The Week in Review: Ceuta, traditional Mass, church attacks and more

Pope Leo XIV responds to the migrant influx in Ceuta, Cardinal Sarah calls for a return to the traditional Mass, and churches face renewed attacks in France
The Catholic Herald

Liturgy wars, Amnesty targets Christians and Talarico's blasphemy

David Hahn on Rome's liturgy war, the Vatican's concession to China, a politician's blasphemous theology and Amnesty's attack on the Catholic Herald
The Catholic Herald

New converts to Catholicism are often baptised Christians, study finds

Preliminary findings suggest that recent growth in Catholic receptions reflects significant movement between Christian denominations as well as new conversions
Corrie Douglas-Young

Religious leaders call for unity after gun incident at Albuquerque parish

A parish employee was allegedly threatened with a firearm after the pastor of a Catholic church publicly supported plans for a new mosque in Albuquerque
Christine Rousselle

Excommunication, Cordileone's big comeback and the book dividing Catholics

David Hahn on the week's biggest Catholic stories, from a schismatic excommunication to JD Vance's new book
The Catholic Herald

Conference to honour Fulton Sheen’s life and legacy announced for eve of beatification

Organisers say the conference will encourage Catholics to rediscover Archbishop Fulton Sheen's vision for the Church and America
Christine Rousselle

Police say Widdecombe murder was targeted, motive unclear

Police have described the attack that killed Ann Widdecombe as “brutal” and “targeted”, with the motive still unclear
Corrie Douglas-Young

Ann Widdecombe murder now being treated as terrorism

Police have appealed for information after the investigation into Ann Widdecombe's death was transferred to counter-terrorism officers
Corrie Douglas-Young