Pope Francis

When the circus comes to Rome

last month the circus came to the vatican. during pope francis’s weekly general audience, magicians, clowns and acrobats performed on the st...
Thomas J Craughwell

Comments of the Week

why i stand by my book hitler’s pope sir – in his article on pius xii (cover story, march 10), fr leo chamberlain comments that my book hitl...
The Catholic Herald

Who shot the bullet that killed Oscar Romero?

assassination of a saint by matt eisenbrandt, university of california, £18.99 he was born on the feast of the assumption, august 15, 1917 –...
Julian Filochowski

Spiritual books round-up

the catholic table, by emily stimpson chapman, emmaus road publishing, £18.99 this book should be read by everyone who has ever thought abou...
Francis Phillips

First martyr born in the United States to be beatified in September

Fr Stanley Rother was gunned down in his rectory during the civil war in Guatemala
Catholic News Service

Catholic politicians who support abortion and assisted suicide are 'confusing' Catholics, say New Mexico bishops

Catholic lawmakers in New Mexico have said that their faith informs their support for abortion
Catholic News Service

Morning Catholic must-reads: 16/03/17

A daily guide to what's happening in the Catholic Church
Luke Coppen

Pope warns of 'very grave sin' when jobs are cut unjustly

At his general audience, Francis also greeted a small group of Chinese pilgrims
Associated Press

South Korean Catholics call for unity after impeachment of president

The head of the country's bishops' conference has called for the country to be 'rebuilt through harmony'
Catholic News Service

Morning Catholic must-reads: 15/03/17

A daily guide to what's happening in the Catholic Church
Luke Coppen