Life

Candlemas reminds us of the natural order of things – and the need for proper funerals

today's celebration of candlemas reminds us of the balance between light and dark, and the natural order of things. the presentation of jesu...

Camilla Harrison

Parental role in a child's education ‘rightly’ affirmed by executive order, say US bishops

the united states conference of catholic bishops (usccb) has spoken out in favour of the recent presidential executive order that promotes p...

The Amalfi's extraordinary Hotel Convento: but can (or should) spirituality and luxury co-exist?

on the gulf of salerno, across the water from the ancient greek settlement of paestum and the pastures of water buffalo that make the region...

Catholic charity puts its case to US Supreme Court in religious exemption dispute

a catholic charitable organisation in wisconsin has argued to the us supreme court that the denial of its religious exemption status by the ...

Confession ban for children put before Polish Parliament

the polish parliament looks set to debate a proposal to ban the sacrament of confession for those under 18 years of age. the move follows th...

Catholic activist lashes out at government dismissal of 'two-tier' policing as far-right conspiracy

a catholic woman arrested twice for silent prayer outside an abortion clinic has severely criticised the contents of a leaked home office do...

Cardinal Gracias steps down as Archbishop of Bombay

mumbai, india – india’s most prominent cardinal is standing down as archbishop of bombay, have reached the ago of 80 last december. cardinal...

Nirmala Carvalho

Trump pardons 23 peaceful pro-life activists jailed under Biden

us president donald trump has pardoned 23 peaceful pro-life activists jailed under the previous presidency of joe biden. mr trump signed an ...

The US Supreme Court, the Sexual Revolution and Neil Gaiman

the law is a powerful teacher: for good or ill, it forms as well as follows social mores. among the effects but also the causes of the sexua...

Anthony McCarthy

Arrests at churches possible if Trump reverses ICE policy on 'sensitive locations'

a federal policy preventing us immigration and customs enforcement (ice) agents from making arrests at places deemed as sensitive locations,...