Catholic Church

Pope convokes world-wide meeting of bishops on abuse crisis

All the presidents of the world's bishops conferences will meet in February 2019
Hannah Brockhaus/CNA

What Pope Francis can clarify about the Vigano testimony – and what he can't

The Vatican is apparently preparing a response. But what can they really say?
Ed Condon/CNA

Morning Catholic must-reads: 12/09/18

A daily guide to what's happening in the Catholic Church
Luke Coppen

Wuerl to meet with Pope Francis to discuss resignation

In a letter to priests, the cardinal said he wanted to discuss his resignation ‘in the very near future’
JD Flynn/CNA

Syriac Patriarch celebrates restored cathedral: 'Our people have overcome'

The Syriac Catholic Patriarch rededicated the cathedral in Aleppo
Doreen Abi Raad

Food poverty is rising. But the St Vincent de Paul Society shows people still care

The response to SVP appeals from priests and parishioners has been overwhelming
Anita Boniface

Pope Francis: the Great Accuser is trying to uncover sins to cause scandal

'In these times, it seems like the Great Accuser has been unchained and is attacking bishops,' the Pope said
Staff Reporter

9/11: When John Paul II grieved with America

The 2001 terror attacks shook the Pontiff deeply
Mary Rezac/CNA

Chilean civil court could get access to Vatican documents on Karadima case

A Chilean archdiocese has asked the country's Court of Appeals to request documents from the Vatican
Catholic News Agency

Nuns in India protest bishop accused of rape

Bishop Franco Mulakkal says the allegations were made in retaliation for him disciplining a nun
Catholic News Agency