Pope Francis

What it's like to assist at Mass with the Pope

A priest tells the story of how he concelebrated Mass with Pope Francis
Hannah Brockhaus/CNA

For his 82nd birthday party, Pope Francis hosts sick children

ahead of his 82nd birthday, pope francis held a party and ate birthday cake with children under the care of a free health clinic inside the ...
Hannah Brockhaus/CNA

Pope Francis: Rejoice! God hears your prayers

God’s loving care for his children is a cause for rejoicing, the Pope said on Gaudete Sunday
Hannah Brockhaus/CNA

Morning Catholic must-reads: 17/12/18

jesus's "presence is the source of joy" , the pope said at yesterday's angelus ( full text , full video ). pope francis turns 82 today . a h...
Luke Coppen

Archbishop Nienstedt's ministry restricted in Minnesota archdiocese

archbishop bernard hebda of st paul and minneapolis has said that until "all open allegations are resolved," his predecessor, archbishop joh...
Maria Wiering

Heretic of the week: James Pike

james pike (1913-1969) had an enormous importance. born and raised a catholic (and believing he might have a vocation), pike lost his faith ...
Charles Coulombe

Intimacy, joy and relief: a painting that reveals the heart of penance

Ribalta’s great portrait shows that penance is not ultimately defined by our wrongdoing
Eve Tushnet

Letters & Emails

letter of the week prosperity, poverty and the gospel sir – the catholic prosperity gospel is not something new (cover story, november 30). ...
The Catholic Herald

Catholic of the Year: the winner is...

In every diocese in the world, faith-filled priests and lay people have given a heroic witness to Christ
The Catholic Herald

Pope Francis prepares for dialogue in the desert

pope francis is going to the arabian peninsula. the announcement from the press office of the holy see attracted significant attention, but ...
Christopher R. Altieri