Catherine Pepinster
Catherine Pepinster is a journalist and the author of a number of books including, The Keys and the Kingdom: The British and the Papacy from John Paul II to Francis
OpinionPope Francis (1936-2025): The people’s pope
Pope Francis has died at the age of 88. He was the Bishop of Rome from 2013 to 2025 in a papacy characterised by a dedication to the marginalised and a deep care for God’s creation. Though his time in office was not free from criticism and controversy, it was one that will leave a lasting impact on Catholics around the world, says Catherine Pepinster
Reviews‘Evangelism is the reason for the Church’s existence’ says Pope Francis in new memoir
Pope Francis’ latest book gives readers an insight into how major historical events have shaped and influenced the pontiff, says Catherine Pepinster
Magazine FeaturesFrom crown to orb…Everything you need to know about the coronation’s 5 sacred objects
Here’s the lowdown on how the coronation regalia symbolise divine authority
News AnalysisExplainer: The anointing of King Charles III and why it matters
Holy oil for the anointing of King Charles III at his coronation on 6 May has recently been consecrated in Jerusalem. Catherine Pepinster explains the significance of anointing kings, why this oil is special and how its consecration was such an historic moment
News AnalysisWhat King Charles’s first Christmas message revealed about his Christian faith
King Charles III’s record-breaking Christmas Day broadcast highlighted the fine balancing act that a believing monarch in a secular society must tread, says Catherine Pepinster
Magazine FeaturesPope Benedict XVI (1927-2022): ‘God’s Rottweiler’ was an outstanding theologian
Catherine Pepinster reports on the varied life and ministry of the late pope, who died this morning
News AnalysisThe Queen’s funeral reminds us that even monarchs are under the dominion of Christ
As we say the final goodbye to our late monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, Catherine Pepinster decodes the funeral service that Her Late Majesty personally planned
OpinionThe Christian faith of King Charles III
Over the years there has been much speculation about the personal faith of the future king…
Magazine FeaturesThe Christian faith of our servant Queen
Catherine Pepinster looks back on seven decades of royal service underpinned by a steadfast and personal Christian faith
OpinionMartin Bashir was always a controversial choice for religious correspondent
The fallout from the Martin Bashir scandal should be a moment for the BBC to rethink its commitment to religious reporting, argues Catherine Pepinster
Magazine Features5 martyrs every Christian should know
Catherine Pepinster shares the inspirational stories of Christians who were willing to face death because of their faith
OpinionHans Küng (1928 - 2021): The controversial Catholic theologian who challenged the establishment
Catherine Pepinster pays tribute to the Catholic priest and academic who wrote one of the most gripping books on Christian apologetics of the past 100 years
