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Trump’s nominee for US attorney general vows to end federal ‘weaponisation’ against Catholics

pam bondi declared at her senate confirmation hearing that she would stop governmental “weaponisation” against catholics, as well as against...

The Catholic Herald

Cardinal Timothy Dolan to again say inauguration prayer for President Trump

cardinal timothy dolan will lead the opening prayer at the inauguration of donald trump as the 47th us president on 20 january. the cardinal...

The Catholic Herald

Pope appoints Trump critic and liberal Robert McElroy as Archbishop of Washington

pope francis has appointed cardinal robert mcelroy, bishop of san diego and a vocal critic of donald trump, as archbishop of washington.&nbs...

English wines to toast our nation's Christian heritage

roger scruton once said that “although wine is not necessary for holiness…holiness is a wonderful addition to wine. the greatest wines grow ...

Joe Biden to meet Pope in final foreign trip as U.S. President

rome – the white house has announced that united states president joe biden will visit italy in january, where he will meet with pope franci...

Only two Ember Days left till Christmas

many catholics will appreciate that advent is traditionally seen as a time of preparation, reflection and penance in the church. but within ...

Christians in Syria celebrate first Sunday Mass since fall of Assad

christians have celebrated their sunday services in syria for the first time since the fall of the bashar al-assad regime. this return is se...

'Political Economy and the Good Life': exploring postliberalism and Catholic social teaching

cambridge – a couple of days ago the telos-paul piccone institute hosted “political economy and the good life: the 2024 postliberalism confe...

Ten Commandments up for auction, valued at $2 million

the oldest stone inscription giving a rendering of the "ten commandments" will go up for auction on 18 december at sotheby’s in new york. da...

Bishops address US defence budget on abortion, Afghans and women being drafted

as congress inches towards passing the annual defence bill, leaders of the us bishops’ conference are urging the senate to remove a provisio...