Pope Francis celebrates morning Mass at the Casa Santa Marta April 27, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media. As much of the world remains under quarantine due …
Pope: The ‘greatest reality’ is God’s love, not past disappointments
Pope Francis gives a blessing from the apostolic library after the Regina coeli April 26, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media. Jesus invites us to live with …
You must live the faith to share it well, Pope Francis says
To say you are a Christian while not living like one does not show people the real treasure of the faith – which we have …
Pope Francis urges Catholics to unite through praying the rosary in May
Pope Francis sent a letter Saturday encouraging Catholics to pray the rosary throughout May. He also shared two new prayers to implore the help of …
Scottish bishop: Permission for wholly at-home medical abortion is ideological
The president of the Scottish bishops’ conference wrote yesterday to the Scottish health secretary, saying the permission for women to self-administer both stages of a …
Involve more women in seminary formation, urges Vatican cardinal
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 …