Pope Francis

Concerns about Pope’s stamina for Holy Year ahead raised by first Jubilee event

the first major event of the jubilee of hope that occurred last week highlighted both the significant challenges for pope francis during the...

McElroy's appointment to Washington is a seriously misguided political move

catholic america is reeling from the surprise of the new presidency’s political appointments at every level, which are decisively reshaping ...

The incredible courage and faith of French friar Father Marie-Benoît, Holocaust rescuer

many ordinary, humble priests and religious worked hard to save the lives of endangered jewish people in nazi-occupied europe, but this capu...

Heather Tomlinson

Cardinal Gracias steps down as Archbishop of Bombay

mumbai, india – india’s most prominent cardinal is standing down as archbishop of bombay, have reached the ago of 80 last december. cardinal...

Nirmala Carvalho

US Vice President praises 'dedication' of vast crowd at annual March for Life

vice president jd vance has told members of the march for life “the sacred truth that every single child is a miracle and a gift from god”. ...

The Catholic Herald

Pope meets whistleblower in Peruvian church group abuse scandal

rome – pope francis has met the man who blew the whistle on abuses carried out within  sodalitium christianae vitae  (scv), a peru...

The Catholic Herald

US bishops criticise executive orders signed by Trump

the president of the united states conference of catholic bishops (usccb) has  criticised  various executive orders signed by pres...

Pope lauds role and need for women in top Vatican jobs

pope francis has said he will soon name another women to a key role overseeing administration of the vatican city state. it comes in the wak...

Trump’s plans for mass deportation a ‘disgrace’, says Pope Francis

pope francis has said it would be a “disgrace” for incoming us president donald trump to make good on promises to expel undocumented immigra...

What next for Downside Abbey?

the beautiful abbey church at downside is one of the great master pieces of the gothic revival, with furnishings to match. pevsner described...