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Justin Welby to preach at Vespers in Westminster Cathedral to close Year of Mercy

The Church of England leader has been invited to speak at a service in Westminster Cathedral
Staff Reporter

Yes, Tradinistas are left-wing radicals - but that doesn't make us any less Catholic

Today, the Catholic left is known for dissent. But we can hope for a politics that's both radical and orthodox
Jose Mena

Pope Francis to open academic year at John Paul II Institute in place of Cardinal Sarah

Critics have suggested that the John Paul II Institute is being quietly changed under new leadership
Staff Reporter

The new list of cardinals proves Pope Francis understands symbol and gesture

The list of cardinals reads like a Prime Minister’s resignation honours list
Fr Alexander Lucie-Smith

Albania's new cardinal: a priest who spent 28 years in labour camps

The Albanian priest - who was imprisoned and tortured for 28 years - is among 17 new cardinals
Associated Press

Morning Catholic must-reads: 10/10/16

A daily guide to what's happening in the Catholic Church
Luke Coppen

Pope Francis names 17 new cardinals

Thirteen cardinals - including three Americans - are eligible to vote in a conclave
Associated Press

To make real progress Catholics and Anglicans must look to Scripture

Female ordination and sexuality are surface issues. The root of the problem lies in different views on Scripture and tradition
Fr Alexander Lucie-Smith

Catholic Church pulls out of national dialogue in Congo

A Church spokesman said President Kabila should not be seeking a third term
Catholic News Service

What's inside this week's magazine?

Take a look inside this week's Catholic Herald
Staff Reporter