England

Bishops reaffirm opposition to assisted suicide bill ahead of vote

Bishops in England, Wales and Scotland have warned that assisted suicide could place vulnerable people under pressure while calling for compassionate end-of-life care
Corrie Douglas-Young

Politics can defeat assisted suicide

With another vote on assisted suicide approaching, Catholics should recognise that parliamentary procedure, organisation and persistence can make the difference
Luke Collins

Historic Catholic church upgraded to Grade II* listed status

Historic England has praised the church as the masterwork of architect J Sydney Brocklesby and highlighted its “unrivalled” collection of stained glass by Harry Clarke
Corrie Douglas-Young

Bishop David Oakley appears in court over rape charges

The Bishop of Northampton appeared by video link after being charged with two counts of rape involving a girl under 16
Christine Rousselle

Lost letter sheds light on papal support for Norman Conquest

Excerpts from a letter of Pope Alexander II suggest that Harold Godwinson’s support for an Antipope may have influenced Rome’s backing of William of Normandy
Corrie Douglas-Young

Latin Mass Society pilgrimage draws growing numbers to Walsingham

The Latin Mass Society says its annual pilgrimage to Walsingham has continued to grow despite restrictions on the Traditional Mass
Corrie Douglas-Young

Joanna Bogle to retrace London martyrs for persecuted Christians

A special London history walk will combine prayer, remembrance and fundraising as participants follow the footsteps of England’s Catholic martyrs in aid of Aid to the Church in Need
Nathalie Raffray

Five ways Andy Burnham could put Catholic principles into practice

Britain’s first lifelong Catholic Prime Minister has an opportunity to place the family, human dignity and the common good at the heart of government
Clement Harrold

Archbishop Wilson: Catholics are recovering their apostolic confidence

Speaking at the WeBelieve festival, the Archbishop of Southwark points to new beginnings, growing confidence and a return to the Church’s apostolic identity
Michael Haynes

WeBelieve: A ‘second spring’ for English Catholicism?

Amid concern about Mass attendance and priestly vocations, a growing Catholic festival offered grounds for hope
David Hahn