Catholic Church

The bishops will have to sacrifice power and privilege to resolve the abuse crisis

Many Catholics no longer trust them to handle the issue

Christopher R. Altieri

Everyone should support 'Life' in its courageous attempt to tell the truth about abortion

Does Lambeth Council think pro-life views are so dangerous that the public needs protecting from them?

Fr Alexander Lucie-Smith

Vatican expresses 'shame and sorrow' at Pennsylvania report

The Holy See called for accountability for abusers and leaders who covered up their crimes

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Morning Catholic must-reads: 17/08/18

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

Would a mass resignation of bishops hurt the US Church? Quite the opposite

Policies have slowly improved. But as a matter of justice, individual prelates should admit wrongdoing and step down

Cardinal O'Malley withdraws from World Meeting of Families

The cardinal said he would not attend due to 'important matters pertaining to the pastoral care' at a diocesan seminary

How the Church's 'harsh beauty' shaped two rock stars

No matter how hard they try, Sting and 'the Boss' can't seem to leave the faith behind

The abuse crisis casts doubt on the whole post-Vatican II settlement

Since 1968, Church leaders have tried to preserve a fragile truce. But repeated compromises have fostered a culture of deceit

Matthew Schmitz

Poverty has returned with a vengeance. It's time for reform

The rise of food banks tells a clear story. The government must address the welfare system and employment law

Frank Field and Andrew Forsey

A heartening moment

last week the pro-life movement savoured one of its most heartening moments in recent years. after a 15-hour debate, the argentine senate re...

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