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April 11, 2020 10:23 pm
Bishop Davies: If rejoicing seems out of place, remember Easter sprang from suffering
April 11, 2020 9:57 pm
The Queen: ‘Easter is not cancelled’
April 11, 2020 1:23 pm
This Easter, in world full of fear and anger, God can be found in the silence
April 11, 2020 10:00 am
Cardinal Pell’s Easter message: We can redeem our suffering by joining it to Christ’s
Opinion
Bishop Davies: If rejoicing seems out of place, remember Easter sprang from suffering
News
The Queen: ‘Easter is not cancelled’
Opinion
This Easter, in world full of fear and anger, God can be found in the silence
News
Cardinal Pell’s Easter message: We can redeem our suffering by joining it to Christ’s
News
Some parishes reaching ‘record numbers’ through livestream Masses
Opinion
When a BBC radio guest mentioned Jesus, the response was telling
News
‘I am close to the People of God’: Pope startles host with call on live TV
News
The cross has changed the meaning of suffering, says papal preacher on Good Friday
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Analysis: What the Pell case means for Vatican reform
OpinionUnited Kingdom
Bishop Mark DaviesApril 11, 2020
Bishop Davies: If rejoicing seems out of place, remember Easter sprang from suffering
That first Easter was heard by men and women ‘self-isolated’ in fear
NewsUnited Kingdom
Staff ReporterApril 11, 2020
The Queen: ‘Easter is not cancelled’
In her first-ever Easter message, the Queen said the message of light overcoming darkness is...
Opinion
C C PecknoldApril 11, 2020
This Easter, in world full of fear and anger, God can be found in the silence
Without public liturgy, Catholics can still enter the Church’s life in the temple of our...
NewsWorld News
Catholic News AgencyApril 11, 2020
Cardinal Pell’s Easter message: We can redeem our suffering by joining it to Christ’s
Cardinal Pell said that suffering can be offered to God for good, and that Christians...
NewsUnited Kingdom
Thomas CaddickApril 11, 2020
Some parishes reaching ‘record numbers’ through livestream Masses
Three bishops discussed the challenges facing churches – as well as charities and prisons
OpinionUnited Kingdom
Catherine UtleyApril 11, 2020
When a BBC radio guest mentioned Jesus, the response was telling
Any presenter can misspeak. But Nick Robinson’s reaction is worth reflecting on
NewsVatican
Hannah Brockhaus/CNAApril 10, 2020
‘I am close to the People of God’: Pope startles host with call on live TV
“I am close, I am close to you all,” Pope Francis said, making a surprise...
NewsVatican
Hannah Brockhaus/CNAApril 10, 2020
The cross has changed the meaning of suffering, says papal preacher on Good Friday
Through his death on the cross, Jesus has redeemed all human pain, including the suffering...
News
Christopher AltieriApril 10, 2020
Analysis: What the Pell case means for Vatican reform
His Eminence, George Cardinal Pell, is a free man – news that was received with...
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Catholic News ServiceApril 10, 2020
English bishops: Chaplains should be careful not to spread virus
Bishop Egan said there was a ‘fundamental right’ to the last rites, which should be...
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Michael SwanApril 10, 2020
Prison chaplain volunteers to be incarcerated rather than leave inmates
As Canada’s prison system shuts down all visits, a Catholic priest has volunteered to be...
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Courtney Mares/CNAApril 9, 2020
On Holy Thursday, Pope Francis recalls priests dying amid pandemic
Pope Francis said he wanted to be close to all the world’s priests at this...
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The Catholic HeraldApril 9, 2020
April 10, 2020 issue
Comment & Features Why does God allow disasters? The astonishing reason is love – Peter...
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Catholic News AgencyApril 9, 2020
Vatican thanks Chinese groups for donations to combat coronavirus
The Vatican has thanked Chinese organisations for donating medical supplies to help it combat the...
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The Catholic HeraldApril 9, 2020
‘My faith brought it upon me’: The pandemic and the love of neighbour
"Mario is genuinely one of the nicest people I’ve ever met." How often do tenants...

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Bishop Davies: If rejoicing seems out of place, remember Easter sprang from suffering
Bishop Mark DaviesApril 11, 2020
Bishop Davies: If rejoicing seems out of place, remember Easter sprang from suffering

That first Easter was heard by men and women ‘self-isolated’ in fear

The Queen: ‘Easter is not cancelled’
The Queen: ‘Easter is not cancelled’
April 11, 2020
Some parishes reaching ‘record numbers’ through livestream Masses
Some parishes reaching ‘record numbers’ through livestream Masses
April 11, 2020
When a BBC radio guest mentioned Jesus, the response was telling
When a BBC radio guest mentioned Jesus, the response was telling
April 11, 2020
‘I am close to the People of God’: Pope startles host with call on live TV
‘I am close to the People of God’: Pope startles host with call on live TV
April 10, 2020

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English bishops: Chaplains should be careful not to spread virus
Catholic News ServiceApril 10, 2020
English bishops: Chaplains should be careful not to spread virus

Bishop Egan said there was a ‘fundamental right’ to the last rites, which should be given wherever possible

Prison chaplain volunteers to be incarcerated rather than leave inmates
Prison chaplain volunteers to be incarcerated rather than leave inmates
April 10, 2020
On Holy Thursday, Pope Francis recalls priests dying amid pandemic
On Holy Thursday, Pope Francis recalls priests dying amid pandemic
April 9, 2020
Vatican thanks Chinese groups for donations to combat coronavirus
Vatican thanks Chinese groups for donations to combat coronavirus
April 9, 2020
Why Tanzania’s Catholic churches are staying open despite worldwide lockdown
Why Tanzania’s Catholic churches are staying open despite worldwide lockdown
April 9, 2020

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Magazine
April 9, 2020
April 10, 2020 issue
‘My faith brought it upon me’: The pandemic and the love of neighbour
‘My faith brought it upon me’: The pandemic and the love of neighbour
April 9, 2020
More than a monthly
More than a monthly
April 9, 2020
Italy and the UK: two approaches to closing churches
Italy and the UK: two approaches to closing churches
April 9, 2020
The Last Rites continue. Other sacraments? It’s complicated
The Last Rites continue. Other sacraments? It’s complicated
April 9, 2020

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Coronavirus
April 8, 2020
‘People are being marvellous’: UK homelessness charities and the coronavirus
Explainer: Why Cardinal Zen is criticising the WHO
Explainer: Why Cardinal Zen is criticising the WHO
April 3, 2020
Letter to subscribers: Why we’re becoming a monthly magazine
Letter to subscribers: Why we’re becoming a monthly magazine
April 2, 2020
Saints and the plague: two heroes of a past pandemic
Saints and the plague: two heroes of a past pandemic
April 2, 2020
Expertise and the elite
Expertise and the elite
April 2, 2020

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Life & Soul

Life & Soul
April 9, 2020
How the Easter liturgy brings us comfort in these times
This Easter can be full of graces for us all
April 9, 2020
What’s changed in my 20 years writing for the Catholic Herald
April 9, 2020
Mass readings: April 12-18, 2020
April 9, 2020

Books

April 9, 2020
Wodehouse, Herriot and travel literature: The best books for lockdown
How the philosophy of ‘I’ took over
April 9, 2020
Self-belief is not enough to make the most of old age
April 9, 2020
Fulton Sheen’s niece recalls happy times with her uncle in new book
April 6, 2020

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Jesus, livestreamed: Priests, bishops to offer 40 Hours Devotion via Facebook Live
Jesus, livestreamed: Priests, bishops to offer 40 Hours Devotion via Facebook Live
Mary Farrow/CNAApril 3, 2020
When the plague struck the Italian city of Milan and the surrounding area in the 1570s, St Charles Borromeo, then a cardinal, became well-known for his efforts to remind people of their faith in a...
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Philippines parish cancels planned ‘online general absolution’
Philippines parish cancels planned ‘online general absolution’
Catholic News AgencyApril 2, 2020
“The penitent must be physically present — meaning, the priest who absolves and the penitent who receives the absolution must be in the same place”
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Confession by phone, Skype, or emoji? Could it happen during coronavirus pandemic?
Confession by phone, Skype, or emoji? Could it happen during coronavirus pandemic?
JD Flynn and Ed Condon/CNAMarch 19, 2020
As much of the world faces quarantines and social distancing, Catholics have faced unexpected challenges in accessing the sacraments of the Church

Recent News

Bishop Davies: If rejoicing seems out of place, remember Easter sprang from suffering
Opinion United Kingdom
Bishop Davies: If rejoicing seems out of place, remember Easter sprang from suffering
Bishop Mark Davies11 hours ago

That first Easter was heard by men and women ‘self-isolated’ in fear

The Queen: 'Easter is not cancelled'
News United Kingdom
The Queen: ‘Easter is not cancelled’
Staff Reporter11 hours ago

In her first-ever Easter message, the Queen said the message of light overcoming darkness is needed more than ever

This Easter, in world full of fear and anger, God can be found in the silence
Opinion
This Easter, in world full of fear and anger, God can be found in the silence
C C Pecknold20 hours ago

Without public liturgy, Catholics can still enter the Church’s life in the temple of our hearts

Cardinal Pell's Easter message: We can redeem our suffering by joining it to Christ's
News World News
Cardinal Pell’s Easter message: We can redeem our suffering by joining it to Christ’s
Catholic News Agency23 hours ago

Cardinal Pell said that suffering can be offered to God for good, and that Christians see Christ in the suffering

Some parishes reaching ‘record numbers’ through livestream Masses
News United Kingdom
Some parishes reaching ‘record numbers’ through livestream Masses
Thomas Caddick23 hours ago

Three bishops discussed the challenges facing churches – as well as charities and prisons

When a BBC radio guest mentioned Jesus, the response was telling
Opinion United Kingdom
When a BBC radio guest mentioned Jesus, the response was telling
Catherine Utley1 day ago

Any presenter can misspeak. But Nick Robinson’s reaction is worth reflecting on

Recent Posts

Bishop Davies: If rejoicing seems out of place, remember Easter sprang from suffering
April 11, 2020
The Queen: ‘Easter is not cancelled’
April 11, 2020
This Easter, in world full of fear and anger, God can be found in the silence
April 11, 2020
Cardinal Pell’s Easter message: We can redeem our suffering by joining it to Christ’s
April 11, 2020
Some parishes reaching ‘record numbers’ through livestream Masses
April 11, 2020

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