Pope Francis

Critics who paint the Pope as a 'meek' peacenik over Ukraine fail to see how victory can lie in unexpected places

if this easter we celebrate christ's victory over death through his resurrection, we must do so knowing our thanksgivings occur amid a world...

christopheryates

Pope Francis washes feet of 12 women prisoners in Maundy Thursday Mass

rome – pope francis on holy thursday washed the feet of 12 women inmates at a roman prison, notably including no men in the ritual, telling ...

The dilettante architect: Appraising the ecclesiastical buildings of Harry Goodhart-Rendel

harry goodhart-rendel was born in cambridge in 1887, the son of harry chester goodhart, who had married the hon rose ellen rendel, a daughte...

In first Holy Week homily Pope urges Catholics not to be afraid of guilt

rome – in his first major liturgy for holy week, pope francis offered an extended reflection on the spiritual underpinnings of so-called “ca...

Loss of traditional-rite Triduum in Westminster as Cardinal Nichols says ‘No’

this year the archbishop of westminster, cardinal vincent nichols, has refused permission for the celebration of the services of the pre-vat...

Study parses what US Catholics think about Pope's views on climate change

a new study from the center for applied research in the apostolate (cara) looks at the differing views of us catholics on the environmental ...

Does Leo Varadkar’s surprise resignation as Ireland’s first gay Taoiseach show he underestimated the Catholic Church?

the news that leo varadkar is to step down as ireland’s taoiseach (prime minister) once his fine gael party selects a new leader, will give ...

DeclanMcSweeney

Controversial 'Semana Santa' poster causes Holy Week rift in Seville

the annual semana santa  celebrations in the andalusian gem that is seville are a riot of pageantry, religious fervour and artistic fla...

St Patrick’s Day in America then and now: the Irish-American diaspora is as vibrant as ever

in a proud tradition dating back to 1762, irish americans will once again be cheered by thousands as they march, bands playing and bagpipes ...

Is there another Islamic agenda behind the national Muslim war memorial to the brave soldiers who died for us during two world wars?

timing is everything.  the chancellor of the exchequer has announced that the government will fund a  national war memorial  ...