Douthat: Cardinals should look for ‘dynamic orthodoxy’ in next pope
June 25, 2020
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The next conclave could produce a pope in the mould of St John Paul II, Douthat said
Guernsey approves law expanding abortion access
June 25, 2020
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The States of Guernsey approved a bill expanding abortion time limits, and removing time limits altogether for unborn children with disabilities.
US Bishops urge Congress to address better police training and accountability
June 25, 2020
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The chairmen of three US Conference of Catholic Bishops’ committees have called for “better practices for formation and accountability for police”
Despite Cambridge’s Protestant history, Catholic students are at home here
June 25, 2020
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If anywhere in this country can be labelled a Protestant town, it is Cambridge. The pulpit where the first Protestant
On both left and right, free thought is becoming impossible
June 25, 2020
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Vexed: Ethics Beyond Political Tribes By James Mumford Bloomsbury Continuum, 224pp, £16.99 Beware of “package deal ethics”. They are ruining
Pope Francis appoints apostolic administrator for troubled Polish diocese
June 25, 2020
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Pope Francis has appointed an apostolic administrator to take charge of a Polish diocese whose bishop is under investigation over his handling of an abuse case
Two good Catholic books for children
June 25, 2020
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Sophia Institute Press has produced a most attractive and original book for girls, roughly of the age range 6-9. It
Extra Masses and no Sunday obligation as public worship resumes, archbishops say
June 25, 2020
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The Sunday obligation will remain suspended and churches will be asked to continue livestreaming when public Masses resume in England on July 4, the country’s metropolitan archbishops have announced.
Vatican releases Catholic directory for catechesis in ‘dynamic continuity’ with Church teaching
June 25, 2020
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The new directory will tackle issues such as bioethics, sex and gender, care for creation, and the death penalty
‘I cannot remain silent’: Madison Catholic bishop condemns destruction of religious statues
June 25, 2020
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“Should certain statues be placed in museums or storage? Perhaps. Should we let a group of vandals make those decisions for us? No.”
President of German Catholic Women’s Federation confirms support for Planned Parenthood
June 25, 2020
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The president of the leading Catholic women’s organization in Germany has declared her support for “reproductive rights”
New Hong Kong laws will have ‘no effect’ on religious freedom says cardinal
June 25, 2020
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Cardinal John Tong Hon, the apostolic administrator of the Diocese of Hong Kong, has rejected concerns over new security laws imposed by Beijing