Catholic News

Pakistan's president 'wants to abolish blasphemy law', says cardinal

Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran made the comment after meeting President Zardari in Pakistan
Cindy Wooden

Wikileaks reveals Benedict XVI's election was a surprise for US

Apparently not even the sophisticated US intelligence service was able to penetrate the walls of the Sistine Chapel
The Catholic Herald

Archbishop Nichols sends thanks for co-operation of Anglicans

Archbishop Vincent Nichols praises Dr Rowan Williams for the way he handled the resignations of five Anglo-Catholic bishops
The Catholic Herald

World Youth Day organisers create interactive map

Website of WYD 2011 Madrid shows number of participants from around the world
The Catholic Herald

Newman film focuses on priesthood

Film celebrates life of English Blessed
The Catholic Herald

The Pope will travel to Africa in November 2011

Trip to Benin confirmed by Vatican spokesman Fr Federico Lombardi
The Catholic Herald

Dublin archbishop calls for solidarity in face of financial crisis

Archbishop Diarmuid Martin called for the Christian community to be a model of solidarity in order to face the challenges presented by the bleak economic situation
Anna Arco

Pope's visit made Britain more open to spiritual life

Archbishop Vincent Nichols said Pope Benedict's September visit brought a sense of the spiritual dimension back to Britain
Anna Arco

Pakistani Christian jailed for blasphemy is freed

A Pakistani Christian man sentenced to 25 years in jail for blasphemy was freed this week
Staff Reporter

Ignatius Press founder talks about Light of the World

Fr Joseph Fessio worked with the author Peter Seewald on the English translation of the book
The Catholic Herald