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The Michaela Community School ‘prayer ban’: facing the awkward realities of a multicultural society
January 24, 2024
The Michaela Community School in Wembley, North London is, by many metrics, a success story. But right now the school and its erudite headteacher, Katherine Birbalsingh, are facing renewed criticism, intimidation and legal challenge after a conflict with pupils over group prayer “rituals” at break time. The Catholic onlooker at this drama is left in
Avarice and apathy: Post Office scandal reveals a loveless culture in need of Catholic virtue
January 18, 2024
The New Year in the UK began with a scandal that has been described as the “worst’ or “most widespread” miscarriage of justice in British history dominating the headlines and debates in Parliament.  The Post Office, the United Kingdom’s (semi-privatised) premier governmental department responsible for initiating the distribution of mail and deliveries, knowingly allowed its
Culture wars are nothing new: Mince pies were popish abominations to Cromwell’s Puritans
January 02, 2024
With the Christmas period continuing through to early January, might I urge Catholics to “hold the line” – to keep their trees and decorations up and to keep their supply of mulled wine and mince pies abundant. These things are important – though folk may not realise it, they’re at the centre of a long
UK’s Confraternity of Catholic Clergy publishes letter reaffirming traditional Church teaching after Fiducia Supplicans
December 21, 2023
An organisation representing some 500 priests in Britain has released a signed letter reaffirming the Church’s teaching regarding marriage and same-sex unions after “widespread confusion” following the Fiducia Supplicans declaration released by the Vatican. The letter’s signatories at the Confraternity of Catholic Clergy explain they felt “impelled to re-assert the traditional teaching of the Catholic
No, the Church has not changed her doctrine on the liceity or blessing of same-sex unions 
December 20, 2023
The Vatican’s latest declaration bombshell, authored by one of the most senior clerics in the Roman Curia, has duped the international press and its readers alike into believing that the Catholic Church has softened its position on homosexuality. It hasn’t.  In describing how sinners, who may be in a same-same relationship, may ask for a
Are young scientists changing their minds about God?
December 13, 2023
Contrary to the prevalent notion that science stands at odds with religion, younger scientists are more open to the concept of a higher spiritual reality, according to a new book. In “Science at the Doorstep To God: Science and Reason in Support of God, the Soul, and Life After Death,” Father Robert Spitzer, president and
Spanish government continues to crack down on Catholics praying rosary in public
December 02, 2023
THE SPANISH GOVERNMENT has come under fire after police forcibly dissolved a public gathering of Catholics praying the rosary in Madrid. This occurred following a recent period of national unrest. On November 27, the Spanish authorities were ordered by the ruling Socialist Workers’ Party (PSOE) administration to shut down a gathering of Catholics peacefully gathered
Pope called Cardinal Burke his ‘enemy’ and threatened to strip him of privileges, reports claim
November 28, 2023
Pope Francis has referred to an outspoken American cardinal as his “enemy” and threatened to strip him of his privileges, according to reports from Italy. The New Daily Compass, which first reported the rumour in the English-speaking media, claimed that the Pope was overheard saying: “Cardinal Burke is my enemy, so I am taking away
Liam Neeson will narrate Advent reflections inspired by C.S Lewis on Catholic prayer app
November 27, 2023
Veteran actor Liam Neeson will narrate a series of Advent reflections on a Catholic prayer and meditation app, it has been announced. Neeson will read 22 meditations, inspired by the work of C.S Lewis, beginning on December 4, on the platform provided by the genre-leading Hallow app. In a video announcement, the esteemed actor smiled as he
Argentina’s new VP attends Latin Mass, sympathises with SSPX and opposes abortion
November 23, 2023
Following Argentina’s presidential election on Sunday 19 November, won by libertarian so-called “anti-Pope” economist Javier Milei, its new vice-president has taken flak in the media for her traditional Catholic views and practices. Victoria Villarruel, 48, who was elected with the recent victory of her running-mate Milei, has been described as a member of “a marginal
New Latin Mass history is ‘a momentous work, exhaustively referenced and well tied-together’
November 22, 2023
The Latin Mass and the Intellectuals: Petitions to Save the ancient Mass from 1966 to 2007 Dr Joseph Shaw, president of the Latin Mass Society, launched his third book to an eclectic crowd of traditional priests and laypeople at the Brompton Oratory last week. The Latin Mass and the Intellectuals: Petitions to Save the Ancient
Catholic bishops sign letter demanding release of Hong Kong ‘pro-democracy’ campaigner
November 09, 2023
A group of Catholic bishops has signed a letter calling on civil authorities in Hong Kong to release a prominent Catholic campaigner and businessman incarcerated for his “pro-democracy” stance. The letter, which contained signatures from ten prelates, including two cardinals, from the UK, US, Lithuania, Nigeria and India, among others, demanded the release of Jimmy
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