DAVID TORKINGTON: on the rise and demise of meditation
The role of Our Lady in the first decades of early Christianity cannot be exaggerated. That God left her on
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The crisis of youth unemployment and confronting the already-present dangers of AI
As one of the longest encyclicals ever published, Pope Leo’s Magnifica Humanitas represents a monumental reappraisal of many aspects of
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Archbishop John Wilson of Southwark preaches at National Anglican Pilgrimage to Walsingham
“Without Mary, we would be without Jesus; without the mother, there is no son”, Archbishop John Wilson, Archbishop of Southwark,
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Archbishop John Sherrington engages in ‘synodal dialogue’ with CARJ Merseyside at Bishop Eton, Liverpool
The true measure of a Christian shepherd is not found in the volume of his declarations, but in the depth
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Tudor tunnels and artefacts discovered during repair works at New Hall School
Exciting new discoveries have been made at New Hall School during ongoing repair works to part of the historic ha-ha.
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Novelist Tom Holland appointed Durham Cathedral librarian to promote work of Venerable Bede
English novelist, popular historian and podcaster Tom Holland has been inaugurated into a new role at Durham Cathedral, helping to
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Catholic actor Neal McDonough says Hollywood labeled him a ‘religious nut,’ cost him his career and home
Neal McDonough is looking back on a dark moment in his life and career. Growing up as an Irish Catholic
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Kind-hearted singers from Merseyside Catholic primary school warm hearts at local care home
Pupils from a Merseyside primary school have formed a heartwarming partnership with residents of a local care home. The partnership
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Knights of Malta launch groundbreaking first aid training programme for motorcycle taxi drivers in Mali
On the busy streets of Mali’s capital Bamako, where motorcycle taxis are one of the main means of urban transport,
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CSAN CEO Raymond Friel comments on Pope Leo’s “Powerful” encyclical Magnifica humanitas
Raymond Friel, the Chief Executive Officer of Caritas Social Action Network (CSAN), has issued the following statement welcoming the publication
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Local education leader appointed Chancellor of Leeds Children’s University to empower young learners
Rebekah Wilson, an education leader and the founder of a West Yorkshire-based charity aiming to end child bed poverty, has
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Pope to lead worldwide Rosary for peace in Vatican Gardens
Pope Leo XIV has appealed for peace in the world throughout his pontificate. His appeals have been accompanied with consistent
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Pope: Catholic communities must evangelize youth amid spiritual poverty
Pope Leo XIV met on Thursday with participants in the Plenary Session of the Dicastery for Evanglization – Section for
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Free bus tickets and cheap days at the zoo for a great British summer, but what then?
It seems that this August is going to be a particularly good month for Britain’s economically hard-pressed families. A flurry
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Catholic actor Martin Sheen stands shoulder to shoulder with son Charlie over new Netflix documentary
Holywood actor Charlie Sheen’s new Netflix documentary leaves little unsaid — except when it comes to his famous Catholic father.
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Global praise for Disney director’s animated short film on loss of his child
Animation is often associated with bright stories, epic adventures, and endearing characters. However, the new short film from Walt Disney
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Sisters of Mary documentary wins Gold People’s Choice Award in 2026 Smiley Charity Film Awards
World Villages for Children is delighted to announce that Irmas: The Life of the Sisters of Mary documentary has won
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Merseyside parish walks to Holywell in footsteps of ancient pilgrims
The rainswept hills of north Wales did little to dampen the spirits of a group of hardy pilgrims from Merseyside,
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Grave of Catholic RAF officer missing since 1918 identified in France
The remains of an RAF flying officer who was shot down in 1918 have finally been located, thanks to the
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Cardinal Czerny praises Czech priests martyred for witnessing Christ
“The witness of Fr. Jan and Fr. Václav addresses each of us individually in our daily struggles, big and small.
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Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical Magnifica humanitas to be published on Monday
Pope Leo XIV’s first Encyclical Letter Magnifica humanitas, on safeguarding the human person in the time of artificial intelligence, will
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