Pope Francis

Closing a Catholic adoption agency is not in the 'interests of children'

Our descendants will look back in amazement at the gullibility of our age

Westminster Cathedral celebrates its first century

A solemn High Mass and an exhibition of precious artefacts mark the centenary of its consecration

Skateboarding priest becomes a hit online

Hungarian Fr Zoltan Lendvai says his skill with a board can help bring teenagers back to the Church

Huw Twiston Davies

Harriet Harman to meet the Pope

During his visit to Britain, Pope Benedict will meet the former Equality Minister

Cor ad cor loquitur: what does the papal visit motto really mean?

It's time to end the dispute over the meaning of Cardinal Newman's tag

Huw Twiston Davies

Benedict XVI should address the papacy's treatment of Robert the Bruce

Scotland's hero-king clashed repeatedly with the popes

Jill, Duchess of Hamilton

Veteran historian gains prize

A parishioner in Yorkshire has been granted the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice award for his work in ecclesiastical history

The Anglican Ordinariate will happen; and it will be a blessing for the English Church

But don’t hold your breath: it will take years

Are crazy Christians crazier than crazy atheists?

Militant atheists seem less likely than Christians to fall for wackadoo conspiracy theories

The Catholic Herald

Are crazy Christians crazier than crazy atheists?

Militant atheists seem less likely than Christians to fall for wackadoo conspiracy theories