New Zealand Catholic bishops’ statement on euthanasia law can “lead many into sin”
by John Smeaton From Sunday, 7 November 2021, New Zealand citizens who fulfil certain criteria may request euthanasia on the…
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Culture and the Catholic Liturgy: remembering the “Agatha Christie” petition
by Joseph Shaw Almost exactly fifty years ago, 5th November 1971, the reformer of the Catholic liturgy, Archbishop Annibale Bugnini,…
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An extract from St Alphonsus Liguori’s Preparation for Death Death, judgment, heaven and hell should be frequently contemplated by a Christian,…
READ MOREDeath, dignity and the betrayal of Catholic politicians
by John Smeaton On 22 October, the UK House of Lords once again debated the legalisation of assisted suicide. The…
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Pope Francis has launched a two-year synod on “synodality” and a consultation of local parishes to listen to the “cry”…
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by Fr Thomas Crean “…As regards those who are truly penitent and die in charity before they have made satisfaction…
READ MORERome conference: Health of the sick and salvation of souls – Church and society in this dark hour of history TEXTS & VIDEOS NOW AVAILABLE!
On 23 October, Voice of the Family held an international conferencein Rome on the theme Health of the sick and salvation…
READ MOREA sermon on the Feast of Christ the King
by a Dominican friar The word “king” possesses a strange power over men’s imaginations. This power is seen, for example,…
READ MOREAbortion advocate Jeffrey Sachs appointed to Vatican academy of social sciences
by Maria Madise On 25 October, the Holy See Press Office announced that Pope Francis had appointed Professor Jeffrey Sachs…
READ MOREThe Sacraments and the emergency services
by Dr Joseph Shaw As the United Kingdom has secularised, so the role of Christian ministers has diminished. If you…
READ MORELegitimising state killing by assisted suicide
Simultaneous attempts to legalise assisted suicide appear to be being made in several countries in Europe. In the UK, Baroness…
READ MORECardinal Rafael Merry del Val: a perfect example of a servant of the Church
By Professor Roberto de Mattei In an age in which the hurricane of confusion is assailing the Mystical Bride of…
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