Catholic News

I'm starting to think Melanie Phillips is right. Conspiracy theories are everywhere

When I leafed through her latest book, The World Turned Upside Down, I thought she was exaggerating. Then two friends put me straight
Francis Phillips

Lord Patten visits papal venues in Birmingham

The organiser of the papal visit enjoyed the sunshine at Cofton Park before visiting Cardinal Newman's private chapel
Peter Jennings

Children spend 30 hours a week in front of screens

Parents shocked by results of study
The Catholic Herald

Pope will address religious freedom in peace message

Message will mark World Day of Peace
The Catholic Herald

Raphael tapestries travel to London for Pope's visit

V&A will display Sistine Chapel masterworks
The Catholic Herald

New cardinals likely to be named

Pope Benedict expected to call a consistory
The Catholic Herald

'Bloody' Mary is the most unfairly treated woman in British history

Visitors from the 1550s would be baffled by the way Henry VIII’s eldest child is portrayed today
Ed West

Chávez threatens to review concordat with Holy See

Venezuelan president in war of words with Caracas cardinal
The Catholic Herald

Vatican issues revised abuse norms

Mgr Charles Scicluna presents revisions to the media
The Catholic Herald

Archbishop defends tough penalty for women's ordination

Archbishop Wuerl of Washington: upgrading of punishment is not a sign of disrespect towards women
Nancy Frazier OBrien