Religious Life

Nuns and New York diocese seek to block assisted suicide law

A coalition of Catholic plaintiffs is asking a federal court to block New York's assisted suicide law before it takes effect next month
Christine Rousselle

Traditional Norbertine Mass returns to Bayham Abbey ruins

A Traditional Norbertine Mass at the ruins of Bayham Abbey brought together worshippers to celebrate the Order’s 900th anniversary and the enduring continuity of the Church
Corrie Douglas-Young

Six saints for the Spain-Argentina World Cup final

Spain and Argentina meet in the World Cup final this evening, but the two footballing rivals share a rich Catholic heritage
Christine Rousselle

Monastic life offers hope, says English Benedictines

Dom Robert Igo OSB has been elected president of the English Benedictine Congregation following its 100th General Chapter at Kylemore Abbey, where delegates reflected on the future of Benedictine life
The Catholic Herald

‘Nun Girl Summer’: the internet’s most unlikely obsession

Viral religious sisters are becoming unlikely internet stars, offering a compelling witness to joy, authenticity and the enduring attraction of the Christian vocation
Delphine Chui

The Löbs: the joy and tragedy of a Dutch Jewish Catholic family

In a remarkable and happy family of eight siblings, six entered the Trappists – and five met their earthly fate at Auschwitz
Andrew Cusack

The wisdom of the hive

Gabriel Wilson OSB’s account of beekeeping combines practical knowledge, monastic insight and a profound attentiveness to the natural world
Melanie McDonagh

Questions remain after suppression of the Marian Franciscans

The former Marian Franciscans have rejected claims concerning safeguarding, recruitment and ascetical practices following the suppression of their community
Thomas Colsy

How the monasteries made Britain

Joseph Kelly's 'Long Reign of Silence' argues that monasteries shaped Britain's learning, government and culture – and that their destruction transformed the nation
Jan C. Bentz

In pictures: Archbishop of Westminster celebrates Vespers at the London Oratory

Archbishop Richard Moth made his first official visit to the London Oratory since becoming Archbishop of Westminster, celebrating First Vespers of St Philip Neri before solemn benediction and triduo devotions
The Catholic Herald