Cardinal Marc Ouellet, prefect of the Vatican’s Congregation for Bishops, said Friday that the Church needs more women involved directly in priestly formation in seminaries. …
Bishop Leo McCartie – Requiesce in pace
Bishop Leo McCartie, Bishop Emeritus of Northampton died on the evening of Thursday 23rd April in St Joseph’s Home in Birmingham, aged 94. Last July …
Pope prays for teachers, student and pastors
At the start of the Mass, the pope prayed for teachers and students adapting to the new circumstances created by the pandemic. He said: “We …
Beware of “self-pity” over church closures, warns cardinal
English Catholics must avoid “any sense of self-pity” over church closures, Cardinal Vincent Nichols said at a Mass honouring workers in hospitals and care homes. …
N Irish bishops encourage legislators to debate abortion law
The bishops of Northern Ireland wrote to members of the region’s legislature on Wednesday urging them to debate the abortion regulations imposed by the British …
UK equality minister says no to sex-change surgery for minors
Liz Truss MP, Minister of State for Women and Equalities. Credit: Ian Davidson Photography/Shutterstock The United Kingdom’s Minister for Women and Equalities has announced plans …
UK court order requiring contraceptive device for disabled woman is ‘deeply problematic’, says bioethicist
A British judge’s order requiring a contraceptive device be implanted in a woman with learning disabilities against her will is “deeply problematic,” a bioethicist has …
Bishop Leo McCartie passed away yesterday.
Northampton Diocese announced on Twitter this evening Bishop Leo celebrated 70 years of priesthood at St Joseph’s Home in Harborne, Birmingham, on the 17th July …
Pope Francis prays for families going hungry amid pandemic
Pope Francis celebrates morning Mass at the Casa Santa Marta April 23, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media. Pope Francis asked people to pray today for families …
Vatican City prepares to ease coronavirus restrictions in May
St. Peter’s Basilica and square closed to public March 10, 2020. Credit: Hannah Brockhaus/CNA. Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin met with members of …
On Earth Day, Pope Francis urges solidarity with most vulnerable
Pope Francis speaks at his general audience in the apostolic library April 22, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media Commenting on the celebration of Earth Day during …
Pope Francis: The entirety of God’s love is found in the crucifix
The crucifix is not just a symbol or wall decoration, it is the entire expression of the love of God, who sent his Son to …
‘Where is God right now?’ How imagination can aid our faith in quarantine
Living under coronavirus-caused quarantines and stay-at-home orders, many Catholics may find themselves unable to practice the faith in the ways to which they are accustomed. …
Elderly and disabled have same right to treatment as others amid pandemic, say bishops
Bishop Paul Mason, one of the three signatories of the bishops’ statement Elderly and disabled coronavirus patients have the same right to life-prolonging treatment as …
Pope: Holy Spirit heals divisions caused by money, vanity, and gossip
The Holy Spirit can help Christians overcome the three temptations that destroy community life, Pope Francis said at his morning Mass today. The pope noted …
Pope Francis: Prayer opens the door to freedom through the Holy Spirit
Freedom is found in the Holy Spirit who provides the strength to fulfil God’s will, Pope Francis said in his Monday morning Mass homily. “Prayer …
Full text: Pope Francis’ homily on Divine Mercy Sunday
Pope Francis celebrates Mass at Santo Spirito in Sassia April 19, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media. Here is the full text of Pope Francis’ homily on …
Beware of the virus of ‘selfish indifference’, says pope on Divine Mercy Sunday
Pope Francis celebrates Mass at Santo Spirito in Sassia April 19, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media. Humanity could be struck by “an even worse virus” after …
Vatican congregation to send ventilators to Syria and Holy Land
A Vatican Congregation has announced that it is sending medical supplies to Syria and the Holy Land as the coronavirus spreads across the Middle East. …
Pope to offer Divine Mercy Sunday Mass in church with St. Faustina’s relics
A side chapel dedicated to Divine Mercy in the Church of Santo Spirito in Sassia. Credit: ACI Stampa. On Divine Mercy, Sunday Pope Francis will …