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Byrd the recusant

this month marks four centuries since the death of william byrd, the great elizabethan composer, and one of the most remarkable composers of...
The Catholic Herald

Former US President Joe Biden risks excommunication by joining Freemasons

former us president joe biden has joined the freemasons even though the catholic church can punish membership of the secret society with exc...
Simon Caldwell

U.S. bishops' fury at 'pro-life' pregnancy rights Act hijacked to push abortion

new york – proposed regulations from the biden administration to protect pregnant women in the workplace have drawn the ire of the u.s. bish...
John Lavenburg

Guns and Rosaries: dynamic, orthodox Catholicism in Chicago and the United States

”what about princess diana?” was not one of the questions i was prepared for as we began our speaking tour in chicago this spring, but with ...
Katherine Bennett

Feast and fast: Delicious autumnal treats with ham and cabbage

sam marsden finds some delicious things that can be done with a slice of ham and the humble cabbage. in the supermarket chiller cabinet, adj...
Sam Marsden

US Bishops to debate ‘eucharistic coherence’ at Plenary Assembly

the bishops of the united states are meeting virtually for their regular spring plenary assembly from wednesday through friday of this week,...
Tommaso Pozzi

Mother Teresa’s nuns struggle to care for sick in small convent near embattled Gaza hospital

mumbai – near gaza’s embattled al-shifa hospital, three nuns of mother teresa’s missionaries of charity are currently struggling to support ...
Nirmala Carvalho

On the Eleventh Day of Christmas: Journeying with the Magi

the herald's deputy editor joins the magi as they make their way to bethlehem, and takes the opportunity to reflect on their journey - and o...
Serenhedd James

Jerusalem's Latin Patriarch tells Christians to heed ‘call’ to live in Holy Land despite continual conflict

jerusalem’s latin patriarch has urged christians to remain in the holy land despite the current gaza war nearing its one-year mark and with ...
Elise Allen

Changes in the state curriculum are spurring an increase in home-education

my oldest daughter is due to start school in september next year and applications for state schools will be due around christmas. one often ...
Olenka Hamilton