Did You Know: The tradition of ‘guising’ on All Hallow’s Eve dates back to Christian children going door to door praying for the souls of the faithful departed in the Middle Ages Cakes and treats were given as gifts to the children

Upon exiting the conclave that elected him in 2013, the late Pope Francis rebuked Mons Guido Marini’s attempts to get traditional papal vesture on him by stating “the carnival is over!”—But apparently the only thing that is over is the performative humility of recent years.

The The Spectator consistently transcends at Easter. It is the only secular magazine which ‘does God’ for Holy Week better than many Christian publications. It beats with the spiritual rhythm of the Church calendar, and is all the more politically and culturally edifying for that.

It’s lucky that Elizabeth being a girl was a matter of complete indifference to her father, had no adverse consequences for her mother, and was treated with total equanimity by her subjects otherwise this might seem absurd.

Tonight, He gives Himself up freely. Pray the Angelus. 🙏 🔔 ⛪ 18:00 Rome · MAUNDY THURSDAY

Truth and consequences for ministers thecritic.co.uk/issues/april-2…

As true God and true man, Christ offers us the example of self-giving, service, and love. We need His example to learn how to love, not because we are incapable of it, but precisely to teach ourselves and one another what true love is. Learning to act like Jesus, who is the

Small pockets of young people returning to more traditional, focused Christianity feel like something deeper taking shape. As Pope Benedict XVI foresaw: a smaller Church, but more intentional and chosen rather than inherited. A quiet sharpening. Damian Thompson Justin Brierley #Easter

Christus resurrexit!

Great article by Bijan Omrani. Well worth checking out his book, God is an Englishman, as well.

What a pleasure it was to be joined by David Starkey for one of the most provocative conversations we’ve had on Catholic Unscripted. We discussed Britain’s loss of historical memory, the Blair revolution, the transfer of power from Parliament to courts and quangos, the

O glorious Saint George, valiant defender of the faith, intercede for us in our daily struggles. Happy Feast Day.🙏🏼🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Starmer is a self-proclaimed atheist, but he wants to give us a message about the significance Saint George and his feast. Seems just wrong to me. Atheistsplaining needs to stop right now.

This is indeed a horrifying case: Two of the perpetrators met on a small boat and the 3rd teamed up with them in Asylum hotel. The first duty is justice for the victim and a clear-eyed refusal to minimise what has been done to her. But if we are serious about preventing this, we

One thing is certain: Catholics being rude and hostile to Anglicans online or elsewhere will make the Catholic Church look bad and alienate Anglicans and bystanders of goodwill. Dame Sarah is a very nice lady and following her conscience - that is all that needs to be said.