Pope Francis

Reading the life of Dr Johnson is always rewarding

He can't tell you how to change your life, but he remains fascinating and entertaining

Francis Phillips

Cardinal Nichols: Marriage prep should make clear the nature of marriage

Priests should teach couples to pray together, the cardinal said

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Fr. James Martin critiques 'homophobic' pastors at WMOF

Catholic parishes could consider apologising to same-sex attracted people, Fr Martin said

Christine Rousselle & CNA

The crowds will turn out for Pope Francis – but will they listen?

The World Meeting of Families has become a microcosm of the broader Catholic culture wars

The Pope’s next steps

this is either the best or the worst time for a papal visit to ireland. it’s easy to understand why it might be the worst. consider these ne...

The Catholic Herald

The big story of the past seven days

✣ pope deplores abuse in letter to world’s catholics what happened? pope francis has called on all catholics to engage in penitential praye...

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In brief

telegraph creek, british columbia bishop asks for prayers as wildfire rages wildfire has destroyed a catholic mission church, rectory and mu...

Roman Curia: The Pope’s new right-hand man

who is archbishop peña? pope francis has finally named a new deputy for the powerful vatican secretariat of state. he had rendered the post ...

Christopher R. Altieri