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Going to the polls: a very difficult choice for conscientious Christians

it is of course the case that the outcome of any general election is undecided until it actually happens; the voters could change their mind...
The Catholic Herald

Vatican cricket team begins ‘Light of Faith’ UK tour

the vatican cricket team has begun its "light of faith" uk tour, playing two matches over the weekend in buckinghamshire. on 28 june, the va...
The Catholic Herald

‘Pride’ versus Catholic schools: It's a full-scale assault and is focused on our children

we are living through an intense culture war. the aim is to overwhelm our christian civilisation upon which so much of our human flouri...
Gavin Ashenden

‘This fragile little Church’: life among the Hebrew-speaking Catholics of Jerusalem

In the heart of Israel’s Jewish society, a small community of Hebrew-speaking Catholics is preserving the Church’s ancient roots while building bridges with the wider culture
Andrew Cusack

Saint Peter was freed from prison to not escape death but to embrace it

“the angel then said, ‘put on your belt and sandals.’ after he had done this, the angel next said, ‘wrap your cloak round you and follow me....
Fr David Howell

Ring dem Bells: an ancient, important and holy Christian custom

in a tweet that upset many people, the prominent atheist richard dawkins declared that he loved listening to the bells of winchester cathedr...
Katherine Bennett

Christian community in Gaza now under 'real' risk of complete 'disappearance'

there is something of the friar tuck about fr gabriel romanelli. he is a rotund and balding argentinian who exudes infectious joy. he is ble...
Simon Caldwell

Marriage and its 'bed-rock' societal role must be recognised during UK general election

the bishop of shrewsbury has called upon voters to encourage politicians seeking election in the forthcoming general election to m...
The Catholic Herald

Hallowed in the womb: John the Baptist represents the whole history of Israel

the nativity of st john the baptist falls on june 24. almost every sermon on this occasion remarks that it is an unusual thing to celebrate ...
Fr Richard Ounsworth OP

Africa calling: Westerners must accept that Catholicism’s centre of gravity is shifting

british academic paul seabright recently published an intriguing new book called the divine economy , which attempts to offer an economic an...
John Allen