Benedict XVI's legacy and why he's misunderstood, the state of Christian England and why obedience and freedom aren't opposites. Jacob Phillips (@Counteredlogos) joins @cusackandrew for our first episode of In Conversation With UK.

Gaza Catholic school reopens after almost three years of war. Article | thecatholicherald.com/articl…

Netherlands euthanised two-year-old in first case involving a non-infant child. Article | thecatholicherald.com/articl…

From St Matthew and Padre Pio to the martyrs of the 20th century, this week’s ‘Magnificat’ reflects on faith, suffering and obedience to God’s will. Article | thecatholicherald.com/articl…

Cardinal Müller: ‘Proclaim Christ’s Kingship’ against Islam. Read the full article here: ow.ly/7u6E50ZOBO5

Pope Leo XIV reverses Vatican wage cuts, honours a former Curial official and keeps Emmanuel Macron at arm’s length ahead of his visit to France. ✍️ @MLJHaynes Article | thecatholicherald.com/articl…

A cyclist has completed what he has described as the toughest stage of his 2,200-mile journey to Jerusalem, saying prayer and faith have helped overcome the trip’s physical and mental challenges. Having set off from Westminster Cathedral on August 15, he hopes to raise £20,000 for suffering and persecuted Christians by cycling from London to Jerusalem. Article | thecatholicherald.com/articl…

Following the defeat of the assisted suicide Bill in the House of Commons, many figures in politics and the media have celebrated the fall of the Bill as “a victory for the vulnerable”. Article | thecatholicherald.com/articl…

The Week in Review: France prepares for Pope Leo, bishops on the move, midterm elections begin thecatholicherald.com/articl…

Representative Darin LaHood spoke on the House floor about Archbishop Sheen’s ministry, his roots in Peoria and his forthcoming beatification. thecatholicherald.com/articl…

The September 17 list highlights the Trump administration’s actions on religious freedom, conscience rights, parental rights and other issues affecting people of faith. thecatholicherald.com/articl…

Desronvil disputed fellow jurors’ criticism of his conduct during deliberations and said he had no doubts about Clancy’s culpability. thecatholicherald.com/articl…

A far-left French presidential candidate has called for the imprisonment of a military chaplain after a recording of his homily emerged. thecatholicherald.com/articl…

The future of the German synodal conference hangs in the balance, with debate emerging on when, rather than if, the Vatican will approve the statutes for the body it has long opposed.   ✍️ @MLJHaynes thecatholicherald.com/articl…

"I've noticed increasingly people considering Benedict XVI as a very subtle problem. I just think that's a profound misunderstanding of who he is." Jacob Phillips joins Andrew Cusack for Episode 1 of In Conversation With UK. Out today at 4pm ET (9pm BST).

Cardinal Parolin on AI: ‘The future of humanity’ is at stake. thecatholicherald.com/articl…

House of Commons rejects assisted suicide Bill. Read the full article here: ow.ly/OAFU50ZOBMK

Excluding Catholics from the Throne belongs to the fears of 1701, not the constitutional realities of modern Britain. ✍️ @declanganley Article | thecatholicherald.com/articl…