Catholic Church

University chaplain sacked after holding service of reparation for Gay Pride

Fr Mark Morris held a Rosary and Benediction service to atone for the 'gross offence' of Glasgow Pride
Staff Reporter

Shroud of Turin expert criticises new study casting doubt on authenticity

Emanuela Marinelli said there was 'nothing scientific' about the experiments
Junno Arocho Esteves

Morning Catholic must-reads: 19/07/18

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Luke Coppen

Papal confidantes denounce 'distorted American dream' of Prosperity Gospel

It is a 'theological justification for economic neo-liberalism', Jesuit journal Civiltà Cattolica said
Cindy Wooden

The McCarrick case shows the dangers of ecclesial ambition

The cardinal allegedly exploited the ambitions of seminarians in order to prey on them
Fr Alexander Lucie-Smith

Religious education report is an ‘attack’ on Catholic schools

The Bishop of Leeds said the report was 'unacceptable'
Staff Reporter

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Luke Coppen

Home Office finally grants visa to Iraqi nun after rejecting her twice

Sister Ban Madleen, who fled Islamic State in 2014, was applying to visit her family
Staff Reporter

Virgin Mary statue ‘weeping olive oil’

The investigation continues into whether the phenomenon is a miracle
Staff Reporter

‘My conscience is clear’ says bishop accused of raping nun

The bishop said nun was targeting him after he launched an investigation into whether she was having an affair
Staff Reporter