Welfare or warfare, and why governments need to rethink the morality of defence spending
Whatever one’s position on defence spending and the morality of warfare, the resignation of two government defence ministers over charges
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Why Pope Leo’s visit to Spain’s Parliament was highlight of his Apostolic Journey
With the stunning backdrop of the port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, and the waters of the Atlantic Ocean glistening
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Bishop of Wrexham to lead 2026 Wales National Pilgrimage to St Winefride’s Shrine, Holywell
On Sunday, 28th June, Bishop Peter Brignall, the Bishop of Wrexham, will again lead a National Pilgrimage of thanksgiving at
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DAVID TORKINGTON: Christ’s daily liturgy of sacrificial loving
When Greek converts saw what Christ did to save humanity, they used a Greek word to describe His redemptive action.
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LETTER FROM AMERICA: JD Vance spiritual memoir gives new insight into America’s Catholic heartland
Ten years after Hillbilly Elegy catapulted its author into public view, JD Vance is publishing a new memoir, Communion: Finding
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The countries, players and fans enjoying the World Cup but facing religious persecution
As a record 48 countries battle for the World Cup, religious freedom remains an elusive goal in many of the
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Archbishop Sherrington: Naming the truth and loss of a child is a way of being compassionate
The Catholic Church’s annual Day for Life will take place on Sunday 21 June. It’s the day in the Church’s
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The heroic priest from Preston who turned a simple tea caddy into the iconic Red Box
As anyone brought up in a catholic parish knows, the famous Red Box collection boxes have been a central part
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New Hall School Announces Title Sponsorship with Beaulieu Padel
New Hall School, Chelmsford, is delighted to announce a new partnership with Beaulieu Padel, becoming the title sponsor of the
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Tudor lodge famed for its Catholic symbolism reopens
An Elizabethan lodge renowned for its Roman Catholic symbolism has reopened after essential conservation work. Specialist teams have repaired damaged
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Cardinal Hume Centre wins in national homelessness Excellence Awards
London-based Catholic charity, the Cardinal Hume Centre, has won one of five awards at Homeless Link’s national Excellence Awards 2026.
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Pope mourns death of Mozambican Bishop Citora Afonso
Pope Leo XIV “learned with sorrow of the serious act of violence” that resulted in the death of Bishop Osório
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Pope begins Spain visit with praise for country’s opposition to war and support for migrants
Pope Leo XIV has started his official visit to Spain by praising its government’s opposition to wars as well as
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Hard questions, but society must find the right response to the Henry Nowak murder
The harrowing and deeply disturbing police bodycam footage of the final moments of 18-year-old Southampton-based student Henry Nowak has not
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Missio’s Fr Tony Chantry reflects on 90 years of their famous Red Box
Many of our Red Box holders tell me that they have had a Red Box in their home for generations.
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DAVID TORKINGTON: How listening to a BBC Schools radio programme taught me to meditate
The practical teaching of our first Catholic forebears is clear. If we would love God we must first find His
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Catholic actor Andy Garcia talks about his new movie, and his dreams of a free Cuba
In a wide-ranging interview with Associated Free Press this week, Havana-born Hollywood star Andy Garcia has spoken of his new
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Bishop Paul McAleenan welcomes new campaign defending asylum
The Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) UK, in partnership with the Caritas Social Action Network (CSAN) and the St Vincent de
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Pope Leo XIV highlights ‘key aspects’ of Catholic Charismatic Renewal
Pope Leo XIV welcomed representatives of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal to the Vatican last Saturday. Greeting members of communities, prayer
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Sisters of Mary pay visit to London to thanks generous supporters and give update on their work
Sr. Elena and Sr. Margarita of the Sisters of Mary visited London recerntly to meet with supporters, thank them for
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German bishop pays moving tribute to world’s oldest diocesan priest, who has died at 110
A German bishop has paid a moving tribute to one of his diocesan priests, who has died at the age
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