Pope Francis

Morning Catholic must-reads: 13/12/19

“nuclear deterrence can only produce the illusion of security,” pope francis has said in his 2020 world day of peace message ( vatican summa...
Luke Coppen

How to… Join a Confraternity of the Cord

confraternities of the cord are ancient associations of catholics who wear cords, cinctures or belts in devotion to a saint whom they wish t...
The Catholic Herald

The divine discontent of Duruflé

houston chamber choir was formed in 1995 by its conductor, robert simpson, who is director of music at the episcopal christ church cathedral...
Francis O’Gorman

This papal anniversary should be a day of rejoicing

the eternal city keeps careful track of dates. if a bishop arrives for an audience on his ordination anniversary, you can be quite sure that...
Fr Raymond de Souza

Catholic of the Year: 'A woman who is incredibly close to God'

canonisations are unforgettable events for those lucky enough to attend one. but the memory of the day when st john henry newman was raised ...
The Catholic Herald

Down with 'Christmas songs'

the past two weeks have been a more than usually musical fortnight. it began with the world premiere of michael maxwell steer’s romantic var...
David Oldroyd-Bolt

A closed inner-city church is reborn

now, as i am back home at our friary in manhattan, i am reflecting upon what i witnessed on my recent visit to my fellow franciscan friars o...
The Catholic Herald

The world's youngest 'papabile' heads to the centre of power

the vatican announced a major shake-up on sunday, december 8 – to the surprise of several veteran vatican watchers, including this one – whi...
Christopher R. Altieri

World news: from Huehuetenango to Addis Ababa

washington, dc pelosi objects ‘as a catholic’ to being accused of hate house speaker nancy pelosi told a reporter “don’t mess with me!” when...
Staff writers

Meanwhile: 'Bless me, Father, for I've failed to recycle'

more details of the campaign against “eco sins”. a lay-led campaign, journey to 2030, is encouraging catholics to go to confession, with hel...
Staff writers