England

Pilgrims, families and visitors gathered at the ruins of Bayham Abbey for a rare celebration of the traditional Norbertine Rite Mass, alongside prayer, chant and reflections on the abbey's Catholic heritage

The Catholic Herald

Prosecutors have alleged that Ann Widdecombe was killed in a hammer attack at her Devon home as a man appeared in court charged with her murder

Corrie Douglas-Young

Archbishop Richard Moth has congratulated Prime Minister Andy Burnham, assuring him of his prayers

Corrie Douglas-Young

Ann Widdecombe’s murder and some of the reactions to it reveal a growing hostility towards orthodox Catholic belief that Catholics should recognise without surrendering either charity or prudence

Luke Collins

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

Corrie Douglas-Young

The late Ann Widdecombe's defence of the Catholic Church in one of Britain's most hostile public debates still offers a lesson in courage and fidelity

Clement Harrold

Dom Robert Igo OSB has been elected president of the English Benedictine Congregation following its 100th General Chapter at Kylemore Abbey, where delegates reflected on the future of Benedictine life

The Catholic Herald

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

Corrie Douglas-Young

This remarkable priest’s unwavering Catholic faith, eccentric personality and extraordinary gift for making converts left a lasting mark on the English church

Mark McGinness

Masses have been offered for Ann Widdecombe following her death, while Devon and Cornwall Police continue a murder investigation into the attack at her Devon home

Corrie Douglas-Young