Holy See

An accidental pilgrimage

‘england is not a catholic country.’ this claim seems trite even to an outsider like me, but over the course of my recent visit, it became h...
Matthew Schmitz

What Catholics must do after Orlando

during his recent visit to armenia, pope francis spoke of the need for christians to be active peacemakers in the midst of conflict. peacema...
Ron Belgau

‘Why can’t we choose our own Patriarch?’

why has the pope suddenly parachuted two italian franciscan priests into the most prestigious catholic posts in the holy land? both men are ...
Jill, Duchess of Hamilton

The strange future of parish life

when you go to mass on sundays, do you shop around? thirty years ago, that question would have struck most catholics as bizarre, even in poo...
Damian Thompson

June 3 to July 9

cardinal nichols (westminster) sun: year of mercy catechesis, our lady queen of apostles, welwyn garden city, 4.00pm. tue: santa marta board...
The Catholic Herald

Stuart Reid: Down with people power

smile at us, pay us, pass us; but do not quite forget. for we are the people of england, that never have spoken yet. the secret people, gk c...
Stuart Reid

Founder of religious order dies during her jubilee Mass

Mother Rosemae Pender, 94, had a heart attack while marking 75 years since she professed first vows
Staff Reporter

A modern man in revolt against modernity

Book review: Conversations with Roger Scruton by Mark Dooley
Dr John Rist

'Prayer is the key to bringing us closer to God,' says Pope on Solemnity of Ss Peter and Paul

Pope Francis addressed bishops at a feast day Mass at St Peter's Basilica
Catholic News Service

SSPX criticise Pope for causing 'painful confusion' among faithful

The SSPX release statement claiming Pope Francis and others within the Church are responsible for making doctrinal errors in their teaching
Staff Reporter