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Actress Roma Downey pays moving tribute to her Catholic priest brother

Actress Roma Downey has paid tribute to her Catholic priest brother, who died in a northern Ireland hospital on

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Previewing the Synod – a historic moment in the life of the Catholic Church

Two years after Pope Francis invited Catholics to walk together on a synodal path, offering every member of the

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David John: death of leading UK Catholic sculptor who was inspired by St John the Baptist

Tributes have been paid to a leading Catholic sculptor who has died. David Anthony John was born in Port

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Trust hopes to save historic Welsh house with secret Catholic chapel

A 17th century mansion with a secret Catholic chapel in south Wales faces an uncertain future after a bid

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St Mary’s, Twickenham Rated Top 50 University in the UK in Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024

St Mary’s University, Twickenham, (SMU) has today (15th Sept.) been rated in the top 50 of the prestigious The

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The Benedictine spirit is characterised by “a heart expanded by the unspeakable sweetness of love,” says Pope Francis

The charism of Benedictine Oblates can be summed up in a “beautiful expression of Saint Benedict, who invited his

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CAFOD warns that Investments by UK development finance body have ‘harmed society and environment’

Catholic international charity CAFOD has hit out over a government report published today that has revealed “questionable investments”

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Bishop John Sherrington responds to Home Secretary’s comments that silent prayer “is not unlawful”

Bishop John Sherrington, the Lead Bishop for Life Issues, has welcomed the recent comments of Home Secretary Suella Braverman

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Bishop of Salford greets saints’ relics with a renewed call to faith and mission

A rare opportunity to pray before the relics of three inspiring saints has triggered an invitation from Bishop John

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Aid to Church in Need supports scholarship programme at an Iraqi Catholic university

A scholarship programme at an Iraqi Catholic university – which is now entering its second year – is helping

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On Evangelli Gaudium Sunday, Pope Francis encourages faithful to “embark on a new chapter of evangelisation”

This weekend, 16th – 17th September, is ‘Evangelii Gaudium Sunday’ or, as it used to be called, ‘Home Mission

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Birmingham’s LOUDfence ribbons make artwork to recognise abuse victims and survivors

A talented Birmingham-based has turned her hand to creating a symbolic work from ribbons that were placed on the

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