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Vatican condemns 'gender theory' in new doctrinal document

the vatican has condemned gender ideology in a document published 8 april. the new declaration dignitas infinita on human dignity from the v...
Elise Allen

Keys of the Kingdom: in Peter's faltering journey to sainthood there is hope for us all

among the many wonderful paradoxes of catholic faith, practice and history is that now-canonised saints did not always act so saintly. from ...
Ken Craycraft

Why mass-migration is an inevitability until Catholic teaching is heeded

what’s really behind the “migrant crisis”? is it even a “crisis” anymore or has a normality been begrudgingly accepted that the borders of t...
Johannes McLaren

Pope Francis tries to set record straight on tensions with Benedict XVI and Cardinal Sarah in new book

rome – pope francis has opened up and made further revelations in a new book released today, discussing the relationships and interpers...
Elise Allen

Ecuador renews its standing as world's first country consecrated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

ecuador has renewed its historic consecration to the sacred heart of jesus, first carried out 150 years ago. archbishop alfredo josé espinoz...
The Catholic Herald

'A hurricane of grief': Contemplating the Passion at Bologna

when in rome, do as the romans do. when in bologna, ask for ragù , but absolutely do not ask for it with spaghetti. despite a certain dish b...
Serenhedd James

Pope Francis washes feet of 12 women prisoners in Maundy Thursday Mass

rome – pope francis on holy thursday washed the feet of 12 women inmates at a roman prison, notably including no men in the ritual, telling ...
Elise Allen

In first Holy Week homily Pope urges Catholics not to be afraid of guilt

rome – in his first major liturgy for holy week, pope francis offered an extended reflection on the spiritual underpinnings of so-called “ca...
Elise Allen

Amendment to stop abortion up to birth for Down's syndrome tabled for UK Government Bill

an amendment to the government's criminal justice bill that would bring the abortion time limit for babies with down’s syndrome in...
The Catholic Herald

Vatican finally reins in German bishops over 'schismatic' synodal agenda

rome – the vatican has reined in the german bishops amid proposals to break from church unity on innovations such as women priests, married ...
The Catholic Herald