Holy See

Is it time to set up a suitable sanctuary for our few remaining relics?

the queues for the relics of st bernadette last autumn were somewhat shorter than for the earthly remains of queen elizabeth ii. the impress...
Lucien de Guise

Vatican abuse inquiry into Hexham and Newcastle will cause 'pain and shame', says Archbishop

catholics of the diocese in the spotlight of a vatican abuse inquiry were warned yesterday to brace themselves for a period of “pain and sha...
Simon Caldwell

Vatican issues final 'stop sign' on German Synodal Path

two of germany’s top canon lawyers have explained that the german synodal path must now end following a letter from pope francis to german b...
Olenka Hamilton

EXCLUSIVE: Bishop reported to police for abuse as Vatican probes lockdown sex parties

bishop robert byrne has been reported to the police following an allegation of abuse made against him by a catholic priest, the catholic her...
Simon Caldwell

The ordeal of Cardinal Pell: an interview

this article originally appeared in the december 2021 issue of the catholic herald.  within a few minutes of meeting cardinal pell...
William Cash

'I could see the reuniting of Christians with Rome': Interview with Calvin Robinson

people tend to look up to calvin robinson. they don’t have any choice: he’s immensely tall. and his striking presence is given added status ...
Joanna Bogle

In St Peter's Square: Notebook from Rome

the dome of st peter’s was shrouded in mist for the funeral of pope benedict, with the cupola and the cross disappearing behind the figures ...
Melanie McDonagh

On the eve of Pope Benedict's funeral: Notebook from Rome

photo: vatican media the crowds are quieter this time. by comparison with the enormous throng of people – most of them poles – who came to s...
Melanie McDonagh

How will Pope Francis mark this year's significant anniversaries?

pope francis will face many challenges in 2023 – but it’s a year that also happens to be filled with significant anniversaries, including th...
Diana Montagna

Benedict XVI: a teacher for the whole world

it was the morning of 19 april 2005, and i was in north carolina. i was a senior at duke divinity school and was in duke chapel with my spir...
Matthew Olver