April 2020

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 …

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 celebrates morning Mass at the Casa Santa Marta April 23, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media. Pope Francis asked people to pray today for families …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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.  …

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 …

Pope Francis celebrates Mass in the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta April 18, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media. Pope Francis prayed for those caring for …

Pope Francis looked ahead to life after the coronavirus pandemic in a Spanish article published Friday that examines the current crisis in light of Christ’s …

The coronavirus crisis could have a “catastrophic effect” on the finances of England’s most prominent Catholic cathedral, officials have said.  An appeal for donations on …

With millions of Catholics dependent on livestreamed Masses, there is a danger that we will lose sight of the communal dimension of Christian life, Pope …

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI celebrated his 93rd birthday yesterday at his Vatican residence during Italy’s coronavirus lockdown. The retired pope, who lives in the Mater …