At noon on Sunday, March 29, thousands of Catholics will take part in the re-dedication of England as Mary’s Dowry. This act couldn’t be more timely, says Bishop Philip Egan in this week’s cover story – and not only because of the coronavirus. Also in this issue, Paola Frankopan describes life under lockdown in Rome. William Doino Jr names the saints we can turn to in a time of contagion. Muslim MP Rehman Chisti explains why he’s running for a Catholic charity. And Charlie Hart recalls a mystical experience on his sofa.
Comment & Features
There’s no better time for England’s re-dedication to Our Lady – Bishop Philip Egan
We have a duty to make our land truly ‘Mariform’ – Sarah Boss
The Church has adapted to the pandemic – but huge challenges remain – The Catholic Herald
Sitting in tears on the sofa, I realised I had to become a Catholic – Charlie Hart
When someone leaves the Church, how do we pastors respond? – Fr Raymond de Souza
Fix your eyes on Christ – Fr James Jackson FSSP
How centrists, socialists and populists are seeing the pandemic – Matthew Schmitz
The best saints to pray to during a pandemic – William Doino Jr
For pilgrims, it’s back to the Middle Ages – Mary Kenny
Rome Diary: How our family is living through lockdown – Paola Frankopan
Why, as the PM’s special envoy, I’m sounding the alarm on persecution – Rehman Chishti
News Analysis
Analysis: Pope Francis’s dramatic – and unexpected – gestures – Christopher Altieri
At Britain’s Supreme Court, ‘a sad day for vulnerable women’ – Simon Caldwell
The US is going to need stricter measures against coronavirus – Jordan Bloom
How the US authorities can protect the vulnerable – Jordan Bloom
Many African Catholics have more than one wife. What should the Church do? – Antoine Roger Lokongo
Arts & Books
A towering 16th-century Catholic genius – Benjamin Ivry
Armando Iannucci’s Dickensian journey – Victor Stepien
Welcome to the age of involuntary solitude – Matt Thorne
The Bible’s women take centre stage – Fr Alexander Lucie-Smith
‘Peaceful deaths are not always the most holy’ – Jack Carrigan
Life & Soul
Jesus, the Light of the World, brings hope for every sinner – Bishop David McGough
God sends us forth to fight for him – Fr John Zuhlsdorf
Heretic of the week: Edward Irving – Charles Coulombe
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