Cardinal Napier says euphoria of Sudan referendum reminds him of the end of apartheid in South Africa
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Girl cured of chronic pain while watching Newman beatification, claims Jack Sullivan
Deacon Jack Sullivan says two other people were healed of serious illnesses after he touched them with a lock of Newman’s hair
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Much of The Catholic Herald’s content – letters, reviews, news, extra comment and features – is not available online. This week, Anna Arco talks to Archbishop Bernard Longley about his first year at Birmingham; Conrad Black enjoys Tony Blair’s book A Journey; and Transalpine Redemptorist Fr Michael Mary writes about Christmas amid the ice and [...]
Pope recalls ‘unforgettable’ trip to Britain in address to Curia
Pope Benedict also talks about Newman, explaining that his much-quoted phrase ‘toast to conscience’ is often misused
Priests defend working with Pogues star Shane MacGowan
Singing trio say that the famously misbehaving rock star has a ‘depth and sincerity’ to him that is not picked up by the media
Archbishop praises new painting of Scottish martyr
Archbishop Conti describes Peter Howson’s portrait of St John Ogilvie as ‘powerful and prayerful’
Bishops: Government should do more to help Iraqi refugees
Bishops of England and Wales appeal to the Government to review its treatment of Iraqi asylum seekers
Ordinariate to be established in January, bishops confirm
Anglican clergy and laity who want to join the Ordinariate will be received into the Catholic Church during Holy Week
Pope’s visit gave us ‘new confidence’, say bishops
Bishops of England and Wales say the papal visit gave them confidence and strengthened their identity as Catholics








The Bishops of England and Wales should broadcast their plenary meetings online
The US bishops’ conference is a model for the Church everywhere – if only our bishops followed it