Cardinal George Pell at the Vatican, March 2016. Credit: Alexey Gotovskyi/CNA. A member of the Parliament of Victoria has urged that there be an inquiry …
Catholic English priest ‘thoroughly surprised’ to have an asteroid named after him
Research astronomer Fr. Christopher Corbally. Courtesy of Fr. Corbally Somewhere between Mars and Jupiter there is a hunk of rock that now bears the name …
Catholic Church in Germany lost a record number of members last year
Bishop Georg Bätzing, president of the German bishops’ conference. Courtesy: Diocese of Limburg A record number of Catholics formally left the Church in Germany in …
Ireland highlighted in State Department human trafficking report
Stock Image via Shutterstock. Ireland received its lowest rating ever by the U.S. State Department for its efforts to combat human trafficking, in the agency’s …
Sentenced to 30 years for murder, a Catholic inmate will profess poverty, chastity, and obedience
Credit: OFFSTOCK/Shutterstock. An Italian prisoner, sentenced to 30 years for murder, will make vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience on Saturday, in the presence of …
Irish churches exempted from 50 person limit during coronavirus reopening
Interior of St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin. Credit: Sergey Olegovich/Shutterstock Churches and other places of worship in Ireland will be permitted to open to more than …
Summary of archbishops announcement: Extra Masses and no Sunday obligation as public worship resumes
The Sunday obligation will remain suspended and churches will be asked to continue livestreaming when public Masses resume in England on July 4, the country’s …
Bishop Alan Hopes praises actions of front-line workers
Actions speak louder than words was the message of Bishop Alan Hopes as he celebrated a Mass at St John’s Cathedral in Norwich, last night, …
Pope Francis appoints apostolic administrator for troubled Polish diocese
Bishop Edward Janiak of Kalisz. Credit: Press Office of the Archdiocese of Kraków Pope Francis appointed today an apostolic administrator to take charge of a …
Statement on the new Directory for Catechesis
I warmly welcome the new Directory for Catechesis. This outstanding text has been long awaited and much anticipated. It is a document filled with the joy of …
New Directory for Catechesis
The publication of a Directory for Catechesis is a joyful event in the life of the Church. For those dedicated to the immense task of catechesis, it …
Archbishops’ Letter on Resumption of Collective Worship
A Message from the Metropolitan Archbishops of the Catholic Church in England regarding the resumption of collective worship in England: Dear Brothers and sisters in …
New Hong Kong laws will have ‘no effect’ on religious freedom says cardinal
Cardinal John Tong Hon, Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Hong Kong. Credit: Matthew Rarey/CNA Cardinal John Tong Hon, the apostolic administrator of the Diocese …
Finding God in Shanghai: a Chinese convert’s path to faith
Dalù stands in St. Peter’s Square. Credit: Courtney Mares/CNA At his baptism at a Catholic church in Shanghai, Dalù said that he “cried like a …
Bishops call on Government to help prevent annexation of West Bank
Catholic and Anglican Bishops from the Holy Land Coordination group have called on the UK government and parliamentarians to help prevent annexation of the West …
Pope Francis: In life’s ups and downs, make prayer your constant
Pope Francis gives his general audience address in the library of the Apostolic Palace, June 24, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media King David is an example …
New Rector Appointed for St John’s Seminary – Wonersh
We are delighted to announce that Mgr Gerald Ewing has been appointed the new Rector of St John’s Seminary, Wonersh with immediate effect. Mgr Ewing …
Cardinal Nichols statement on resumption of collective acts of worship
Cardinal Vincent Nichols, president of the Bishops’ Conference of England & Wales said: I welcome the statement by the Prime Minister earlier today, that places …
A Liverpool Catholic parish offers phone support to more than 500 people amid pandemic
Our Lady of the Assumption, Gateacre, Liverpool. Courtesy of @ourladygateacre Facebook page A few years ago Catholics in Gateacre, Liverpool, recognised that they had a …
Underground bishop detained in China
Flags of Vatican City and China, via Shutterstock. Chinese officials reportedly arrested an elderly bishop of the underground Catholic Church last week. Coadjutor Bishop Augustine …