Vatican cardinal: peace is threatened as health and economic crises continue
A Vatican cardinal has said that the world is facing a “tsunami” of humanitarian crises caused by the coronavirus emergency,…
The road to Canterbury: Why St Thomas Becket still fascinates 850 years after his murder
This July was meant to have seen the return to Canterbury of a major relic: the blood-splattered tunicle (shirt) reputedly…
Significant pro-life victory after abortion amendments withdrawn
Britain’s pro-life movement has scored a significant parliamentary victory after two amendments championed by the abortion lobby were withdrawn This…
Kenyan Catholic Church condemns abortion bill as unconstitutional
The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops has condemned the country’s proposed Reproductive Health Bill as unconstitutional This page is available…
Diocese goes back into lockdown after coronavirus spike
Public Masses are once again suspended and churches locked in the Diocese of Tucson This page is available to subscribers.…
Primate of Poland: Church must rebuild trust amid abuse crisis
The Catholic Church can only rebuild trust in its handling of clerical abuse by “taking responsibility for clarifying all crimes…
MPs to vote on abortion decriminalisation proposal
MPs will attempt to pass an amendment to “decriminalise” abortion up to 28 weeks on Monday, in a move pro-life…
Even with all the regulations, it is such a relief to be back at Mass
Livestreamed Masses have been wonderful. But Catholicism is, after all, a touchy-feely religion This page is available to subscribers. Click…
English Catholic bishop: parishes see 'dramatic fall' in income following lockdown
Bishop Mark Davies has said that parishes have seen “dramatic fall” in income as a result of the coronavirus lockdown…
Catholic Church donations in Ireland plummet by 80 per cent during pandemic
Priests in the Archdiocese of Dublin have had to agree a 25 per cent cut in their personal allowance This…
Analysis: Pope's Hong Kong omission complicates all the narratives
The questions journalists have now, are: “What made Pope Francis not say the thing?” and “What does this tell us…
St Junípero Serra statue destroyed at California state capitol
On the evening of Independence Day, a crowd in Sacramento tore down a statue of St. Junipero Serra, set fire…
Pope Francis commends UN Security Council for global ceasefire resolution
Pope Francis applauded the United Nations Security Council Sunday for its recent resolution calling for an immediate global ceasefire amid…
New nuncio for Great Britain appointed
Pope Francis has appointed Archbishop Claudio Gugerotti as new Apostolic Nuncio for Great Britain. Archbishop Gugerotti has served as nuncio…
What the Prophet Zechariah can teach the post-Covid world
Fourteenth Sunday of the Year Zechariah 9:9-10; Romans 8:9 & 11-13; Matthew 11: 25-30 “Rejoice heart and soul, daughter of…
Sagrada Familia invites medical workers to attend July 4 reopening
The unfinished basilica will offer free entry to medical workers and their families on Saturday This page is available to…
European bishops call for EU support of persecuted Christians in Nigeria
The president of the European bishops’ commission has promised persecuted Christians in Nigeria that he will advocate for increased support…
Third 'unnatural death' of an Indian Catholic priest in ten days
Shortly after two other similar cases, a third Catholic priest in India has been found dead from “unnatural” causes. This…
San Francisco archdiocese 'surprised' by order to cease indoor, public Masses
The Archdiocese of San Francisco is pledging to comply with the city and county public health orders barring indoor public…
Schoenstatt Movement rejects accusations of sex abuse against founder
The Schoenstatt Movement has rejected a researcher’s claims that its founder engaged in sexual abuse, saying that any past allegations…
Vatican tells Israel, US that annexation could jeopardise peace process
Ahead of possible Israeli action to annex Palestinian territories, Holy See Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin met with the…
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