Holy See

Synod draft surprises by omitting women's ordination, married priests and LGBT

a working document for the final gathering later this year of pope francis’s controversial synod of bishops on synodality makes no clear men...
Elise Allen

Pope laments ‘health’ of democracy across the world

pope francis has lamented the current state of democratic affairs throughout the world. calling for the fostering of greater inclusion and a...
Elise Allen

Vatican excommunicates Archbishop Viganò

rome – the vatican’s doctrinal office has formally declared that a former us envoy charged with schism is excommunicated. in a july 5 statem...
Elise Allen

Relics of Saint Thomas Becket on display at Northampton Cathedral this weekend

the relics of one of england's most beloved saints will be on display in northampton cathedral during "the becket festival" running from 7 –...
The Catholic Herald

Lourdes shrine taking action on Rupnik art though not removing it yet

the catholic bishop responsible for the world-famous and beloved marian shrine in france has ordered measures to lower the visibility of mos...
The Catholic Herald

You know British politics is out of kilter when George Galloway appears a feasible Catholic option

has an upcoming uk general election ever looked like such a pointless exercise as the one catholics will be facing on 4 july. the catholic v...
Thomas Edwards

Vatican cricket team begins ‘Light of Faith’ UK tour

the vatican cricket team has begun its "light of faith" uk tour, playing two matches over the weekend in buckinghamshire. on 28 june, the va...
The Catholic Herald

Vatican issues strict new rules for employees, from tattoos and piercings to cohabitation

employees at st. peter’s basilica may not have visible tattoos or piercings, and theoretically could be suspended if they do, according to n...
Crux Staff

The pull of Rome: Once visited, never forgotten – the Eternal City calls again

everyone should miss a flight at least once – as long as the location is congenial, the circumstances understandable and the mitigation reas...
Serenhedd James

German Synodal Way: Vatican demands changes to controversial new Church body

rome – as part of an ongoing tug of war with the german bishops over the country’s controversial reform path, the vatican has asked that sev...
Elise Allen