Mar Joseph Srampickal is consecrated Bishop of the Syro-Malabar Eparchy of Great Britain at Preston North End stadium on Oct. 9, 2016. Photo credits: Mazur/catholicnews.org.uk.
Pope Francis: ‘Those who pray never turn their backs on the world’
Pope Francis at his general audience address in the library of the Apostolic Palace Dec. 16, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media.
Bishop welcomes NHS to Plymouth’s Diocesan Offices for roll out of vaccine
Image Source: CBCEW The Catholic Diocese of Plymouth has reached an agreement with the NHS to use its Diocesan Office at St Boniface House, near …
Catholic priest kidnapped in Nigeria while traveling to his father’s funeral
Fr. Valentine Oluchukwu Ezeagu. Photo courtesy of the Congregation of the Sons of Mary Mother of Mercy. A priest of the Congregation of Sons of …
Film chronicles life and legacy of Fr Patrick Peyton, ‘The Rosary Priest’
Fr. Patrick Peyton. Courtesy of Holy Cross Family Ministries. The life of Fr. Patrick Peyton, an Irish-American priest who travelled the world hosting hundreds of …
New virtual marriage preparation resource launched by Marriage Care
Image Source: CBCEW As it enters its 75 anniversary year, Marriage Care’s support for marriages and relationships continues despite the impact of the coronavirus pandemic …
Write to your MP to prevent the legalisation of assisted suicide
Image Source: CBCEW Right to Life UK has issued an e-Action campaign, asking people to write to their Member of Parliament to ask for their …
Is Christmas simply a re-imagining of ancient pagan celebrations?
Credit: fotorutkowscy / Shutterstock. Tis the season to be jolly, and, perhaps, to have one’s social media inundated with memes about Christmas being nothing more …
Vatican committed to net zero emissions by 2050, Pope Francis says
Source: CNA Pope Francis urged the adoption of a “climate of care,” and said the Vatican City State is committed to reducing its net emissions …
Pope Francis: Christian joy is not easy, but with Jesus it is possible
Pope Francis gives the Angelus address on Dec. 8, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media. Arriving at Christian joy is no cakewalk, but if we put Jesus …
Bishop O’Toole: Hold on to the gift of joy this Home Mission Sunday
13 December 2020 The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted on almost every aspect of our lives – not least the way we worship together and pray …
Pope Francis: The image of Our Lady of Guadalupe points us to God
Pope Francis with an image of Our Lady of Guadalupe in St. Peter’s Basilica Dec. 12, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media.
German cardinal asks Pope Francis to review his handling of abuse case
Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki of Cologne. Credit: www.ewtn.de. A German cardinal announced yesterday that he would ask Pope Francis to review his handling of a …
Catholic Church in Poland records 1.3% fall in Sunday Mass attendance in 2019
Mass at Poznań Cathedral, one of the oldest churches in Poland, on Jan 1, 2012. Credit: Mazur/catholicnews.org.uk. The number of people attending Sunday Mass in …
This year’s Vatican Christmas tree has ornaments handmade by the homeless
Decorations on the Christmas tree in St. Peter’s Square on Dec. 11, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media. Ornament-making photos courtesy of Sabina Šegula. St. Peter’s Basilica …
The Year of St. Joseph: What Catholics need to know
Credit: Sidney de Almeida / Shutterstock. On Tuesday, Pope Francis announced a Year of St. Joseph, in honor of the 150th anniversary of the saint’s …
Pope Francis offers support to beleaguered Christians of Syria and Iraq
Pope Francis, pictured on October 4, 2014. Credit: Mazur/catholicnews.org.uk. Pope Francis urged Catholic charities Thursday to continue supporting embattled Christian minorities in Syria and Iraq. …
Is the rare ‘Christmas Star’ visible this December the Star of Bethlehem?
Br. Guy Consolmagno at the Vatican Observatory in Italy on Nov. 22, 2013. Credit: Marco Gandolfo/CNA. The “Great Conjunction” of Jupiter and Saturn taking place …
Fifteen ways to gain an indulgence in the Year of St. Joseph
Source: CNA Pope Francis has decreed a Year of St. Joseph in which Catholics will have the opportunity to obtain a special plenary indulgence. Until …
Pope Francis to offer Midnight Mass at 7:30pm
Pope Francis celebrates Midnight Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica, Dec. 25, 2019. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA. Pope Francis’ Midnight Mass will begin at 7:30 p.m. this …