×
Search for:
Search for:
Latest
Don’t let war force you from Holy Land, Franciscan leader tells friars
World News
Latest
Don’t let war force you from Holy Land, Franciscan leader tells friars
Media
Latest
Don’t let war force you from Holy Land, Franciscan leader tells friars
Magazine
Dan Hitchens

Does Trump’s order change anything?
May 11, 2017
In 2015, a government inspector at a Michigan meatpacking factory found some offensive material in the lunch room: a “tract” – we don’t know if it was a book or a leaflet – in defence of the traditional definition of marriage. It had been put there by the factory owner, Donald Vander Boon. The inspector
Knights do battle over Order of Malta
May 04, 2017
The Order faces a difficult internal struggle as the proponents of 'modernisation' contend with fierce opposition
Knights do battle over order’s soul
May 04, 2017
“When you come to a fork in the road,” Yogi Berra is said to have recommended, “take it.” That is more or less what the Order of Malta have just done in their elections. The 56 voters had a choice between the old order, represented by previous Grand Master Fra’ Matthew Festing, and the reformist
Analysis: why are emotions running high in the Order of Malta election?
April 27, 2017
The reformist German party want sweeping changes. But can they win over the voters?
Will Ireland cave in on abortion?
April 27, 2017
As the campaign for legal abortion gained momentum, a few courageous voices were raised against it. “Babies are not like bad teeth to be jerked out just because they cause suffering,” said one MP, who added that she feared the legalisation would lead to “abortion on demand”. The year was 1967, and the politician was
Exclusive: Order of Malta projects distributed abortifacients, says leaked report
April 26, 2017
The 2016 report also said Malteser International's official policy was 'inconsistent with Church teaching'
Britain’s unhinged row over Easter
April 13, 2017
On her way to Saudi Arabia last week, Theresa May was asked about Easter eggs – specifically, about the National Trust dropping the word “Easter” from the annual “Egg hunts” which they co-sponsor with Cadbury. The decision was “absolutely ridiculous”, the Prime Minister said. A spokesman for the Church of England said the decision exposed
‘The powers of darkness are at war with life’, says pro-life academic suspended by Catholic university
March 30, 2017
The Catholic University of Louvain has initiated 'disciplinary proceedings' against Stéphane Mercier
False alarm in the Communion row
March 30, 2017
The magazine The Week has a little column called “boring but important”, in which it reports the latest on diplomatic appointments and infrastructure reform. Perhaps news about Communion for the remarried should go under such a heading: the subject is so familiar now as to be tedious, and yet what could be more important than
Government may force universities to uphold free speech
March 27, 2017
Campaigners gave a cautious welcome to the news, but said it would not solve the problem of campus censorship, which has affected pro-life societies
Analysis: Did Pope Francis just condemn Communion for the remarried?
March 24, 2017
The Pope's statements have the internet abuzz - but their importance has been exaggerated
‘The Pope said I could be re-elected’: an interview with Fra’ Matthew Festing
March 23, 2017
The former leader of the Knights of Malta speaks out for the first time since the Pope asked for his resignation
Sorry, no search matching search results found. Please try again.
Most Popular
Make A Donation

Areas of Catholic Herald business are still recovering post-pandemic.

However, we are reaching out to the Catholic community and readership, that has been so loyal to the Catholic Herald. Please join us on our 135 year mission by supporting us.

We are raising £250,000 to safeguard the Herald as a world-leading voice in Catholic journalism and teaching.

We have been a bold and influential voice in the church since 1888, standing up for traditional Catholic culture and values. Please consider donating.

Don’t miss a single story. Sign up to our newsletter
Mauris accumsan mi nec orci volutpat, eu imperdiet tellus tempus. Fusce id lacus rhoncus, volutpat mi