Pope Francis

The Catholic work ethic

i was raised on the glories of the reformation. like all lutherans, each sunday i was further enlightened about catholic wickedness and abou...
Rodney Stark

Mary Kenny: Nigel Farage’s case for celibacy

sometimes insights about life come from the most unexpected sources, and thus, surprisingly, nigel farage has illuminated a point about prie...
Mary Kenny

Saint of the week: Katharine Drexel (March 3)

enslaved in north africa katharine drexel was born in philadelphia on november 26, 1858, the second child of a rich banker, francis anthony ...
Staff Reporter

Pictures of the week

1 former ofsted head sir michael wilshaw has been appointed to lead st mary’s university’s school leadership programme. he is pictured with ...
The Catholic Herald

March 5 to March 11

cardinal nichols (westminster) sun: rite of election, westminster cathedral, victoria street, london, sw1p 1lt, 3.00pm. wed: meeting with bi...
The Catholic Herald

We can no longer pretend that the Vatican is getting to grips with the abuse crisis

The Pope's commission has failed to deliver. Marie Collins's resignation is just the latest example
Fr Alexander Lucie-Smith

Pope Francis celebrates Ash Wednesday Mass in Rome

In his homily, the Holy Father said Lent is a path that 'leads to the triumph of mercy'
Catholic News Service

Morning Catholic must-reads: 02/03/17

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

Lent is more than a time of penance, says Pope

At his general audience, the Pope invited the faithful to renew their hope in Christ
Catholic News Service

Abuse survivor resigns from Pope's panel over Vatican resistance

Marie Collins said: 'The reluctance of some in the Vatican to cooperate with the work of a commission is unacceptable'
Catholic News Service