Catholic Church

Ordinations in Scotland reach 20-year high

Some have attributed to the rise to a 'Benedict bounce' triggered by the former Pope's visit in 2010

Marawi violence is not religious, say Philippine bishops

The bishops appealed for dialogue with Muslims 'so that our various faiths may not be exploited and abused for the sake of terrorism or violent extremism'

Catholic News Service

West's imposition of abortion is 'cultural supremacy', says Nigerian activist

'By ignoring the will of the people, this is spitting in the face of the very type of democracy we are supposed to have in African countries,' Obianuju Ekeocha said

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Pope Francis creates new path to sainthood: offering life for others

People who lived a good Catholic life and who freely accepted a certain and premature death for the good of others will now be considered for beatification

Associated Press

Melinda Gates says she is 'optimistic' Pope Francis will change teaching on contraception

Gates, who is from a Catholic family, describes contraception as 'one of the greatest anti-poverty innovations the world has ever known'

Bishop: Abortion is not a ‘core Canadian value’

Bishop Douglas Crosby said equating women's rights with abortion was 'erroneous, confusing and misguided'

Vatican reiterates ban on gluten-free hosts

The Congregation for Divine Worship and the Sacraments called for bishops to set up guidelines for bread and wine bought in supermarkets and over the internet

Former Manchester United footballer ordained to the priesthood

Fr Philip Mulryne earned 27 caps for Northern Ireland, and also played for Norwich City, Cardiff City and Leyton Orient

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