Vatican Dispatch

Pope warns of 'spiral of death and destruction' in Holy Land conflict

following the recitation of the regina coeli on sunday, pope francis denounced violence in the holy land, warning that the conflict could de...

Pope allows Polish Bishop to resign following Vos estis investigation

bishop jan tyrawa by krzysztof mizera -- own work -- cc by-sa 4.0   pope francis on thursday accepted the resignation of jan tyrawa, th...

What's in a name? The recent "upgrade" of the Center for Child Protection hints at danger of mission creep

what's in a name? that which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet. i thought of juliet’s musings when it was announced that...

Charles Collins

German clerics attempt blessings of same-sex unions in defiance of Pope

scores of german clerics publicly presided at blessing ceremonies on monday, of "lovers" in "committed unions" -- including same-sex unions ...

Horses and Senators and Curial Appointments

cover image: bust of claudius, fourth roman emperor, uffizi gallery, florence. (photo by hulton archive/getty images)   the nomination ...

Christopher Altieri

Catholic Herald Magazine – May 2021

leaders back to basics for a better education system defender of the faith the queen's christian example pentecost in the catacombs diary – ...

The Catholic Herald

Pope calls for regulation of global financial markets

pope francis released his prayer intention for the month of may on tuesday, encouraging catholics to pray for “the world of finance.” the po...

Explainer: What changes to Vatican law did Pope Francis make last week (and what difference will they make)?

pope francis looks on during christmas greetings to the roman curia on december 21, 2019. (andrew medichini/pool/afp via getty images) &nbsp...

Church to canonise Charles de Foucauld, six others

pope francis cleared the way for the canonization of blessed charles de foucauld and six others at an ordinary public consistory held at the...

Searching for meaning

the unbroken thread: discovering the wisdom of tradition in an age of chaos by sohrab ahmari hodder & stoughton, £20 ________ ...

Melanie McDonagh