Pope Francis

Another day, another letter

good ecclesiastical governance takes time, writes hugh somerville knapman osb four apostolic letters have already appeared this year; in 202...
Fr Hugh Somerville-Knapman

Is the Pope trying to play both sides of the US Catholic debate?

it is no secret that america’s catholics are deeply divided . even before the dobbs ruling last month, the pew research center discovered de...
The Catholic Herald

More legacy building: Pope names women to Dicastery for Bishops

pope francis has named three women to the dicastery for bishops. it is the first time that women have been appointed to the dicastery respon...
The Catholic Herald

Francis confirms beatification of 'smiling Pope' who warned against confusion of the faithful

the 20 th century was a great era for popes, with several recognised as saints. pope francis himself has canonised pope st john xxiii, pope ...
Simon Caldwell

Pope condemns abortion but not those who advocate for abortion access

in a wide-ranging interview with reuters, pope francis sought to quash resignation rumours but may have only ignited them further, and while...
The Catholic Herald

The unintended consequences of Desiderio desideravi

the non-acceptance of the liturgical reform, as also a superficial understanding of it, distracts us from the obligation of finding response...
Fr Hugh Somerville-Knapman

Catholics cannot reject liturgical reforms of Vatican II, Pope says in new letter

catholics cannot say they accept the reforms second vatican council while rejecting its liturgy, pope francis has said in a fresh assault on...
CNA Staff

Nancy Pelosi receives Holy Communion at the Vatican

house speaker nancy pelosi reportedly received holy communion at a mass with pope francis at the vatican on wednesday. pelosi took communion...
Hannah Brockhaus

Entertaining the prospect of a papal resignation

it is not, as the herald goes to press, apparent that the pope will resign, but plainly there is speculation that he may do so this year. he...
The Catholic Herald

A survey of Scotland's private chapels

the reformation of the 16th century embraced scotland with even greater ferocity than it did england, although somewhat later in time. james...
John Martin Robinson and Michael Hodges