Professor Anna Rowlands, in our Department of Theology and Religion/Centre for Catholic Studies, has helped Pope Leo XIV launch his first social encyclical focused on being human in a time of AI. Here she talks about the importance of Magnifica Humanitas (Magnificent Humanity).

CCS Newsletter 54 is now available online.

CCS Newsletter 53 is now available online.

CCS Newsletter 52 is now available online.

Dr James Kelly has been appointed as the first holder of the Clare and Hawley Chair in the History of Catholicism.

The Centre for Catholic Studies (CCS) at Durham University is advertising for a FCJ Postdoctoral Research Associate in the History of Catholicism.  The CCS is offering this post in partnership with the Faithful Companions of Jesus (FCJ).

The Department of Theology and Religion at Durham University, in partnership with the Society of the Sacred Heart, invites applications for a 36-month Fellowship in Catholic Social Thought and Practice.

The Department of Theology and Religion at Durham University is inviting applications from individuals to undertake a fully funded 3-year PhD on the topic of Contextual Safeguarding in Catholic Church Contexts.

Prof Anna Rowlands has published an article in TIME magazine about Pope Leo XIV.

As Catholics around the world heard the news of the pontiff's death on the 21st April 2025, the Centre for Catholic Studies looks back on his leadership, his personality and his legacy.

When Distance Learning has a far-reaching impact.

CCS Newsletter 50 is now available online.