Catholic Church

Has the Vatican forgotten St John Paul II's great encyclical on moral life?

Veritatis Splendor was not referenced once in nearly 400 notes accompanying Amoris Laetitia. It cannot be ignored

Fr Raymond de Souza

Turkey's Christians are facing increasing persecution. We cannot forget them

The case of Pastor Brunson shows the challenges that Christians face under Erdogan

Fr Alexander Lucie-Smith

Was the US right to drop the atomic bombs? The answer is more difficult than you think

Ethical issues around the bombings have never been resolved

Francis Phillips

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

Catholic News Service

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