Catholic Church

Margaret Thatcher's Christian values are all too often forgotten

No politician today would dare voice Thatcher's views on the family
Francis Phillips

Slovak teen to be beatified as a martyr to purity

Anna Kolesarova's 'heroic testimony' is something every Catholic can aspire to, said Archbishop Bernard Bober
Jonathan Luxmoore

'This is for all the kids!': innocent priest attacked in sacristy

Fr Basil Hutsko, who is not suspected of abuse, was knocked unconscious by an unknown attacker
Catholic News Service

Pope Francis calls for 'unity and reconciliation' in video message to Ireland

The Pope released the video in the run-up to the World Meeting of Families
Alex Defert

Irish bishop: Church must be unafraid to engage difficult questions

The Bishop of Derry said it was not a time for quick, smart answers but for thoughtful listening
Catholic News Agency

Cardinal Wuerl's name vandalized on Catholic high school sign

The cardinal faces continuing criticism over his handling of the abuse crisis
Catholic News Agency

Heart of St John Vianney to tour United States

The tour comes amid one of the biggest crises in the history of the US Church
Catholic News Agency

Amoris Laetitia based on 'classical doctrine of Aquinas', Pope Francis says

The document is in continuity with previous Church teaching 'without ruptures', the Pope said
Staff Reporter

Cardinal O'Malley: 'I accept responsibility' for aide not showing me letter accusing McCarrick

The cardinal said he 'should have seen' the letter that made allegations against McCarrick
Alex Defert

Pope Francis's letter on abuse was not enough. We need action

The Pope must come up with a concrete plan to address the crisis
Christopher R. Altieri