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A look from afar: thoughts of Advent in Cambridge and further afield

the potency of human voices singing with collective purpose is a thing most people can experience year-round. but the approach of christmas ...
Michael White

Archbishop apologises for 'heart-breaking' abuse by Caldey Island monks

the archbishop of cardiff-menevia has apologised to people who were sexually abused by monks on caldey island. archbishop mark o’toole expre...
Thomas Edwards

EU should protect Christianity like it does for Islam and Judaism

the european union is being called on by catholic religious leaders to address its lack of representation when it comes to dealing with anti...
The Catholic Herald

Ten Commandments up for auction, valued at $2 million

the oldest stone inscription giving a rendering of the "ten commandments" will go up for auction on 18 december at sotheby’s in new york. da...
James Jeffrey

Notre Dame chief architect reveals devotion to Our Lady who gave him strength to complete restoration

the chief architect of notre dame has revealed his devotion to our lady, saying that he believes she gave him the strength to complete the r...
Olenka Hamilton

Diary: William Cash, outgoing editor of the Catholic Herald

i spent a weekend in late september at the cliveden literary festival, at the famous (perhaps notorious) mansion in berkshire which used to ...
William Cash

Religious beliefs of Premier League players clash with LGBT campaign

the uk's premier league football competition has become mired in controversy over the past week as a result of the rainbow laces campaign. r...
Thomas Edwards

Nun arrested over alleged links to Italy's most powerful mafia gang, the 'Ndrangheta

a catholic nun has been arrested by italian police on suspicion of assisting a mafia network. one of a group of 25 people arrested in the po...
The Catholic Herald

Notre-Dame stands tall again as political meltdown ensues in a very French drama

the french prime minister has been ousted just days before the re-opening of notre-dame cathedral, an event that is meant to unify and serve...
James Jeffrey

Déjà vu: Irish bishops fight rearguard action as Ireland follows assisted suicide trajectory in England, Wales

the republic of ireland just had an election; its legislature is already considering assisted suicide; the irish bishops are raising their v...
The Catholic Herald