Holy See

Catholicism’s incredible growth story

in many parts of the world, it’s difficult to feel optimistic about the future of the catholic church. some years ago, the american physical...
Philip Jenkins

Handel’s Catholic temptation

georg frideric handel was a lutheran, and a determined one. he resolved, according to his early chronicler john mainwaring, “to die a member...
Michael White

Our priestly fraternity is about to make history

new priests bring lasting joys for all, and graces from god. even more so when they are ordained locally. we at the priestly fraternity of s...
Fr Armand De Malleray

It’s our fault the young are leaving

after perusing the latest pew study on why young people are leaving the active practice of christianity, i confess that i just sighed in exa...
Bishop Robert Barron

Actually, we should ‘radicalise’ our pupils

after the last serious outbreak of urban rioting in this country, back in 2011, the then prime minister david cameron responded with a speec...
Raymond Friel

September 11 to September 17

cardinal nichols (westminster) sun: mass to celebrate the bi-centenary at the parish of st mary’s, 4 holly place, hampstead, nw3 6qu, 11.00a...
The Catholic Herald

Triumphant in death

two days before mother teresa’s canonisation, sister isabel sola matas was running an errand in the haitian capital port-au-prince. she sat ...
The Catholic Herald

Morning Catholic must-reads: 08/09/16

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

'God's mercy is for all,' Pope tells general audience

Pope Francis tells pilgrims not to put limits on the scope of Christ's mercy
Catholic News Service

Morning Catholic must-reads: 07/09/16

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