Catholic Church

Pope Francis: China deal has reestablished 'full, visible unity in the Church'

In a letter to Chinese Catholics, the Pope said he hoped a deal with 'heal the wounds of the past'

Pope Francis: On sexual abuse, Church and society have a ‘new conscience’

The Pope told the inflight press conference that the Church is learning from its mistakes on abuse

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Full text of Pope Francis' in-flight press conference from Estonia

The following is an unofficial transcript of the in-flight press conference on the papal plane returning from Tallinn, Estonia to Rome on Sept. 25, 2018.

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Pope Francis takes responsibility for China deal

‘Both sides lose something’ in such an agreement, the Pope said

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Morning Catholic must-reads: 26/09/18

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Pope: it is impressive that young people seek Jesus despite Church scandals

Pope Francis said he admired the fact young people have faith despite the Church's 'lack of witness'

Sri Lankan cardinal says religion is best guarantor of 'human rights'

'Human rights have become the new religion of the West', the cardinal said

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Mary shows how to be near those who suffer, Pope Francis says

'Mary stands near those who suffer, those from whom the world flees, including those who have been put on trial'

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Morning Catholic must-reads: 25/09/18

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English and Welsh bishops call for independent review into abuse prevention

The call comes amid the ongoing abuse crisis in the Church