At this time of year, many of our young people receive the sacraments of Holy Communion, Penance and Confirmation. These are happy occasions. But what is evident is that the preparation that children receive for the sacraments is far less rigorous than it once was, even taking remote learning into account. Whereas previous generations would

Bishop Davies said that mortal sin, or 'a lifestyle in contradiction with our Christian calling', must be confessed and repented before receiving the Eucharist

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The cardinal believes reception of Communion depends on 'conscience'. Does his reasoning add up?

It makes no sense for non-Catholics to receive Communion. Here's why

He was attending a funeral at a church in north London

A friend convinced me to visit Boston's ordinariate community. What followed was a revelation

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