Ed Sheeran’s song ‘Perfect’ banned from nuptials by Polish church leaders
Church leaders in a Polish diocese have banned Ed Sheeran’s song Perfect being played in holy places at weddings. In
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Cardinal Arthur Roche: St. John Henry Newman, an example of the search for truth
The Prefect of the Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments comments on St. John Henry Newman’s
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Pope Leo denounces human trafficking as a ‘crime against humanity’
Ahead of the 12th World Day of Prayer and Awareness against Human Trafficking, Pope Leo XIV has condemned the scourge
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Catholic primary school pupils inspired as 3D eco exhibition visits school
Young eco warriors shared a powerful message, when their Tyneside school hosted a compelling exhibition designed to promote understanding of
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Augustus Tolton, first Black Catholic priest in the US – born into slavery, now a candidate for sainthood
The first publicly recognized Black priest in the United States, Augustus Tolton, may not be a household name. “Yet his
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Italian archdiocese welcomes Vatican ‘Sports Cross’ ahead of 2026 Winter Olympics
The Vatican “Sports Cross” arrived at the Basilica of San Babila in Milan yesterday (Thurs) evening, one week ahead of
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St. John Henry Newman inscribed in General Roman Calendar
Pope Leo XIV has inscribed St. John Henry Newman, Doctor of the Church, in the General Roman Calendar, with his
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Stonyhurst College claims Lancashire Schools Cup U18 title in explosive final
Stonyhurst College’s 1st XV Under 18 rugby team emerged victorious on Tuesday 28 January 2026 in a thrilling final against
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Bishop Mason: Caring for the sick is an encounter that embraces the whole person
Bishop Paul Mason, Lead Bishop for Healthcare, has offered a reflection on this year’s theme for the World Day of
Read moreExtolling the centrality of the family unit has been at the root of the Christian faith since its inception, and
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Chancellor’s squeeze on student loans risks destroying Britain’s hope of a better future
It may have been one of the lesser lines in Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ November budget, but the government’s decision to
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Grow new connections in Lent. Make a difference where you live, says Church Urban Fund
During Lent, as we turn back to God and seek a fresh start, Church Urban Fund’s Growing Good can help
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If Pope Leo joined Trump’s Board of Peace, it would compromise centuries of ‘positive neutrality’
Pope Leo XIV is among the world leaders invited to join Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace”. Initially aimed at ending
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Education Secretary Commends Outstanding Outcomes for Disadvantaged Pupils in the Diocese of Westminster
The Rt Hon Bridget Phillipson, Secretary of State for Education, has written to headteachers across the Diocese of Westminster to
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Taking control of the narrative could aid Novak Djokovic’s pursuit of tennis history, says psychology expert
Novak Djokovic’s efforts to take control of the narrative surrounding him during the Australian Open could boost his chances of
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Priest who worked with Alex Pretti says he was known for ‘kindness’, as Springsteen releases tribute song
A Roman Catholic priest who worked with Alex Pretti, the man shot and killed by federal agents in Minnesota, USA,
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Vatican examines case of Scottish schoolboy on path to sainthood
The Vatican is examining the case of a Scottish schoolboy who could become the country’s first saint of the millennium.
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The Senedd Cymru honours Wales’s Catholic community
The Catholic community’s charitable and cultural contribution to Wales was celebrated in the Senedd Cymru on Wednesday, 28 January 2026. More than 100 people attended the
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Problem with the internet is not so much the dangers to young people, but poor morals of the providers
On Wednesday The House of Lords voted by a significant majority to prevent children under 16 in the UK from
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Harry Styles shares truth behind photos of him in Vatican city as Pope Leo elected
Harry Styles has finally addressed the photos of him that went viral last year, appearing to show him in the
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Feast of Santo Niño celebrated at St George’s Cathedral, Southwark
The Filipino community in the Archdiocese of Southwark and beyond were warmly welcomed at St George’s Cathedral by Archbishop John
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