Catholic Church

Ukrainian Catholic leader welcomes head of new independent Orthodox church

the head of the ukrainian catholic church has welcomed the election of a leader for the country's new independent orthodox church. in kiev o...

Jonathan Luxmoore

Pope Francis reiterates opposition to death penalty

the death penalty is always a rejection of the gospel and of human dignity, and therefore must be rejected by all countries, pope francis to...

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True Christmas celebrates Jesus, Pope says

with christmas just over a week away, visitors came to st peter's square with their baby jesus figurines for a traditional blessing by the p...

Morning Catholic must-reads: 18/12/18

a holy see delegation will meet government officials in vietnam on wednesday. filipino bishops were reportedly asked to leave a presidential...

The best spiritual books of 2018

If you haven't already read these books, there's still time in the New Year

Francis Phillips

What it's like to assist at Mass with the Pope

A priest tells the story of how he concelebrated Mass with Pope Francis

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Pope Francis: Rejoice! God hears your prayers

God’s loving care for his children is a cause for rejoicing, the Pope said on Gaudete Sunday

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Morning Catholic must-reads: 17/12/18

jesus's "presence is the source of joy" , the pope said at yesterday's angelus ( full text , full video ). pope francis turns 82 today . a h...

Archbishop Nienstedt's ministry restricted in Minnesota archdiocese

archbishop bernard hebda of st paul and minneapolis has said that until "all open allegations are resolved," his predecessor, archbishop joh...

Cardinal shocked to learn ex-vicar general sent two clerical abusers to US

an english cardinal has told an inquiry into child abuse of his shock at learning that a vicar general of his former archdiocese tried to he...