Posts By Date - Catholic Herald

June 19, 2019

Families are a radical witness to hope in modern society, Archbishop Gomez says

June 19, 2019

The Christian family must become a “radical” sign against a climate of despair and isolation Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los Angeles said Tuesday. Gomez, who serves as the vice president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, delivered the speech June 18 as part of a four-day conference on Liturgy and the Domestic Church at

Pope Francis: The Holy Spirit unites the Church, despite sin and scandal

June 19, 2019

Pope Francis said on Wednesday that the Holy Spirit unites and grows the Church despite human limitations, sins and scandal. “The Holy Spirit is the creator of communion, the artist of reconciliation … He builds the community of believers by harmonizing the unity of the body and the multiplicity of its members,” Pope Francis said

Scottish bishops authorise major audit of each diocese

June 19, 2019

The Catholic bishops of Scotland have authorized an independent audit of every diocese in the country to ensure child protection procedures are as robust as possible. Baroness (Helen) Liddell of Coatdyke, chairman of the Independent Review Group of the Roman Catholic Church, said the bishops had “shown a willingness to submit their dioceses to the

US Supreme Court will soon decide ‘Peace Cross’ First Amendment case

June 19, 2019

Before the month is out, the US Supreme Court is expected to issue its decision in an establishment clause case with the potential to create a new standard for dealing with problems related to religious liberty, religious symbols, and the relationship between religion and public life. The case, The American Legion v. American Humanist Association,