Pope Francis

The perils of hasty secularisation

pope francis could hardly be arriving at a more dramatic moment. in the aftermath of the abortion referendum, ireland seems to be wholly set...

A papal rescue mission

pope francis will be greeted by large and enthusiastic crowds when he visits dublin to attend the 2018 world meeting of families (wmof). the...

Fr Raymond J de Souza: From bureaucrats to penitents

in this summer of shame, how should bishops speak about scandals of sexual predation in the clergy? there have been some remarkable failures...

Fr Raymond de Souza

The holy rebels

above (top to bottom): thomas merton, dorothy day and daniel berrigan in 2017 jim forest published at play in the lions’ den , a biography o...

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The Holy Family is a bright light in dark times, cardinal says

Cardinal Oswald Gracias told Catholics to stand firm amid attacks on the family

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Cardinal Nichols 'utterly ashamed' over Church abuse scandal

The cardinal said that 'as a Father in this House' he bore 'the direct responsibility' to protect the household from harm

St Mary's shows a Catholic university can flourish in Britain

Higher education is a ruthlessly competitive business, but St Mary's shows Catholicism and higher education go hand in hand

Pope Francis calls for 'unity and reconciliation' in video message to Ireland

The Pope released the video in the run-up to the World Meeting of Families

Irish bishop: Church must be unafraid to engage difficult questions

The Bishop of Derry said it was not a time for quick, smart answers but for thoughtful listening

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