Media

Leo heads to Spain as Vatican communications enters a new era

As Pope Leo XIV begins a week-long visit to Spain, debate continues over pastoral priorities, while a significant appointment signals a new direction for Vatican communications

EWTN’s president Alvarado appointed to head Vatican communications

Pope Leo XIV has appointed EWTN president Maria Montserrat Alvarado as prefect of the Dicastery for Communication, marking a significant shift in the Vatican’s public-facing leadership

Radio Maria England relaunches under new name

The Catholic broadcaster says its new name reflects a growing mission to serve listeners across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

The Catholic Herald

The Christian duty to be less informed

In an age of viral outrage, manipulated clips and endless commentary, Christians should resist both convenient falsehoods and the compulsion to know everything

Revolutions and revelations

Returning to one of its most poignant storylines, the final season of Outlander offers an unusually sincere reflection on love, grief, family and faith

Secrecy and fear in a fallen fellowship

Netflix’s Unchosen explores the fear, secrecy and hidden brokenness that can flourish inside tightly controlled communities and society writ large

Courage in the age of cancel culture

Pentecost reminds us that Christian witness is not about winning arguments, but about speaking with clarity, love and freedom from fear

The Church’s social media problem

The Church has clear teaching on the use of media, yet much of its institutional social media presence still fails to speak the language of the platforms it inhabits

The man behind OnlyFans’ dark legacy

Leonid Radvinsky built his platform into a multibillion-dollar empire, leaving a legacy many argue has damaged relationships and exploited the vulnerabilities of a generation

Jacqueline O'Hara

Faith that chains cannot break

The daughter of Jimmy Lai reflects on his letters from prison and the spirituality shaped by suffering and trust in God