Pope Francis has decided not to hold a meeting with cardinals ahead of Saturday's consistory (Michael O'Loughlin, Fr Hugh Somerville-Knapman, John Thavis).

Archbishop Charles Chaput has rejected Cardinal-designate Bishop Kevin Farrell's criticism of his decision to issue pastoral guidelines on Amoris Laetitia in July.

The Orthodox Patriarchate of Alexandria has reportedly decided to restore female deacons.

Marge Fenelon and Peter Jesserer Smith reflect on the end of the Year of Mercy.