Catholic Church

Irish bishops reiterate that Catholic hospitals cannot perform abortions

The bishops handed a newly released code of ethics to the government earlier this month
Staff Reporter

Pope Francis accepts Archbishop Wilson's resignation

Archbishop Philip Wilson is appealing against a conviction for failing to report child abuse
Staff Reporter

Cardinal Wuerl did not know about McCarrick settlements, letter says

McCarrick's successor in Washington had not been informed about allegations against his predecessor
Staff Reporter

How Newman fell in love with the Blessed Sacrament

The reservation of the Blessed Sacrament in Catholic churches impressed and moved Newman more than anything else
Fr Ian Ker

Set aside ideology. The US bishops are guilty of a collective failure

Rumours about McCarrick were widespread. Why did nobody act?
Christopher R. Altieri

Pope accepts Cardinal McCarrick's resignation as cardinal

The Pope has ordered him to maintain a life of 'prayer and penance'
Cindy Wooden

Man thanks Australian saint for miracle Parkinson's cure

Ricky Peterson's symptoms disappeared immediately after praying at the tomb of St Mary MacKillop
Catherine Sheehan

1,030 years after the Baptism of Rus', the Vatican is turning its back on Ukrainian Catholics

Pragmatism towards Russian Orthodoxy is beginning to look like appeasement
Fr Raymond de Souza

Pope Francis: world needs leaders who are just, compassionate and merciful

There is no need for hurling empty slogans, the Pope said
Cindy Wooden

It is irresponsible for a Catholic publication to liken Salvini to Satan

Famiglia Cristiana's description of the Italian Interior Minister is an extraordinary personal attack
Fr Alexander Lucie-Smith