Pope Francis

Melania Trump is a Catholic, says White House

united states first lady melania trump is a practising catholic, her spokeswoman has confirmed. mrs trump’s visit to the vatican sparked spe...

Brothers face backlash over euthanasia

the catholic bishops of belgium have said they oppose euthanasia for mentally ill patients, saying such a step “attacks the very foundations...

In brief

archbishop criticises trump’s budget plan archbishop joseph kurtz of louisville, kentucky, has said donald trump’s proposed cuts to aid prog...

The Lib Dems take global responsibilities seriously

this is one of a series of articles in which representatives of the main parties make their pitch for the catholic vote. liberal democrats a...

The trials of Ethiopian Catholics

ethiopia is one of the earliest cradles of christianity, the second nation after armenia to adopt christianity as a state religion. but cath...

Mary Kenny: ‘Not in our name’ - a sentiment that saves lives

andy burnham, the new mayor of manchester, who coped so gracefully with the aftermath of the terrible atrocity at the manchester arena, said...

Comments of the week

it is sentimentalism to trivialise evil sir – it is disappointing to see melanie mcdonagh fall prey to the new theological sentimentalism in...

The Catholic Herald

Theatre: A dreamworld of Jews, Mormons and angels

angels in america , tony kushner’s award-winning epic at national theatre, describes the impact of aids on the gay community in san francisc...

Bishop's engagements

cardinal nichols (westminster) sun: mass to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the metropolitan cathedral of christ the king, liverpool, 11.0...

The Catholic Herald

Priest who served as Pope's translator named secretary at new office for the laity

Fr Alexandre Awi Mello, who will serve in the dicastery for laity, family and life, has written a book about Francis's devotion to Mary