Travel & Pilgrimage

When patients do know best

the catholic herald reported in last month’s issue on the case of a young woman, sudiksha thirumalesh, 19, who died from a degenerative dise...
The Catholic Herald

Pray for the Holy Land

the psalmist tells us to pray for the peace of jerusalem. after the terrible escalation of violence since 7 october, christians will have be...
The Catholic Herald

Interrogating Thayne McCulloch, President of Gonzaga University

the catholic herald puts thayne mcculloch, president of gonzaga university in washington, under interrogation. what’s your favourite bible v...
The Catholic Herald

Christians under grave pressure in the Holy Land

all sides must work together to ensure that israel and palestine step back from the precipice of annihilation, says john pontifex ...
John Pontifex

In the Stars the Glory of His Eyes: Tales of an Irish Tour Guide in Rome, by K Troy

guided by grace and humour. in the stars the glory of his eyes: tales of an irish tour guide in rome k troy ignatius press, £13.99, 267...
Eleanor Hammond

Pope praises Saint Thérèse's emphasis on love over rigid interpretations of the faith

rome – pope francis has pointed to saint thérèse of lisieux as an authority on the so-called “hierarchy of truths” in a new document. to thi...
Elise Allen

On Pilgrimage With: Fra' Max Rumney, Grand Prior of England, Order of Malta

where would you go? easy: the order of malta has its annual pilgrimage to walsingham this month. for me, a pilgrimage involves our lady, and...
Fra Max Rumney

Irish-Americans head back to ‘the old sod’

fr michael collins sees pilgrimages to ireland of the descendants of potato famine emigrants. the view from galway out to sea is always...
Father Michael Collins

The Holy Land: Statement of the Patriarchs

the holy land, a place sacred to countless millions around the world, is currently mired in violence and suffering due to the prolonged poli...
The Catholic Herald

The problem with prioritising ecumenism and inter-faith dialogue at the Synod

as more details of the october synod emerge, so does a clearer sense of its priorities. on 30 september the synod will begin with an ecumeni...
Gavin Ashenden