Archbishop Gänswein says the Pope Emeritus is certain it was the right thing to do

St John Ogilvie was hanged in 1615 for celebrating Mass

The Pope spoke about the importance of family during his general audience

The family deserve better than to be made martyrs to the campaign to sensationalise grievances

School inspectors have been accused of heavy-handedly questioning 10-year-olds as part of a ‘witch-hunt’ against traditional values. But this couldn’t be more wrong

It’s a confusing time for many Christians as they consider where to put their cross on the ballot paper on May 7

The exterior of the Sagrada Família in Barcelona is a bit loopy, but the interior is so awe-inspiring that it could win over future generations to Christianity

If only this year's synod could take its lead from the Sylvester household

Sixth Sunday of the Year: Lev 13:1-2 & 44-46; 1 Cor 10:31 – 11:1; Mk 1: 40-45 (year b)

A major new biography goes some way towards rehabilitating Henri III

The first exhibition at a new drawings gallery in London is full of curious treats

The outrage over Labour's bus campaign shows we have got our priorities wrong