Like an orchestra conductor leading a symphony of different sounds and harmonies, the Holy Spirit creates a masterpiece of unity and communion that extols God’s love, Pope Francis said. In creating this harmony, the Holy Spirit “makes the Church grow by helping it go beyond human limits, sins and scandal,” the pope said today during […]
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The Catholic bishops of Scotland have authorised an independent audit of every diocese in the country to ensure child protection procedures are as robust as possible. Baroness (Helen) Liddell of Coatdyke, chairman of the Independent Review Group of the Roman Catholic Church, said the bishops had “shown a willingness to submit their dioceses to the […]
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The directors of Catholic-operated migrant shelters rejected a portrayal by President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador that they mismanaged government money, saying they survived on donations and the good will of generous individuals. They also said they were doing work the government has been derelict in handling as the waves of migrants moved through the country […]
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Celtic goalkeeper Craig Gordon has enjoyed a mug of porridge and a game of football during a visit to a Malawi primary school, where the children eat Mary’s Meals every school day. Gordon took time out during his holiday in the African country to join community volunteers in serving the nutritious phala (porridge) to the […]
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Faced with a climate emergency, the world must act immediately to mitigate global warming and avoid committing “a brutal act of injustice” on the poor and future generations, Pope Francis told a group of energy and oil executives and global investors. “Time is running out! Deliberations must go beyond mere exploration of what can be […]
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The Catholic Church must find ways to reach indigenous Catholics deprived of the sacraments in the most remote areas of the Amazon rainforest, and that may include ordaining married elders, said the working document for the Synod of Bishops on the Amazon. ‘Affirming that celibacy is a gift for the Church, in order to ensure […]
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The Archbishop of Paris wore a hard hat as he celebrated the first Mass in Notre Dame Cathedral since a huge blaze devastated the landmark building in April. The Mass was celebrated in the Chapel of the Virgin on 15th June by Archbishop Michel Aupetit to mark the anniversary of the consecration of the cathedral’s […]
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Following the successful co-operation on the 2016 restoration of the Edicule in the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, the leaders of the three churches who serve as guardians of the holy site have signed an agreement to continue with restorations, this time on the pavement and foundations around the tomb. The Edicule shrine is revered […]
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A documentary film exploring the life of Catholic operatic tenor Luciano Pavarotti will be released next month. Titled Pavarotti, the film, to be released in UK cinemas on 15th July 2019, celebrates the life of the beloved opera star who sold over 100 million records in his lifetime. Produced by the team behind the worldwide […]
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Former altar girl Nikita Parris is “world class”, England women’s football boss Phil Neville has stated. The 25-year-old Liverpudlian forward has been showered with praise for her performance in the Women’s World Cup. Parris, a devout Catholic and former sixth form student at Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School in West Derby, Liverpool, made her Women’s […]
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