Catholic Church

Sorry, Mark Zuckerberg, but Facebook can never be a substitute for the Church

Christianity is an incarnational religion. Social media is the opposite
Fr David Palmer

Nearly two thirds of Catholics support abortion, survey suggests

The poll also found a large majority of Catholics approve of same-sex relationships and sex before marriage
Staff Reporter

The necessity of limbo: a response to Nicholas Senz

The Catechism says we may have some 'hope', but it doesn't overrule the Church's authoritative past teaching
Alan Fimister

Mali archbishop pledges to attend consistory amid financial scandal

Archbishop Jean Zerbo, who is accused of financial impropriety, will attend Wednesday's consistory despite earlier health concerns
Associated Press

'Weight of old age' must not deter us from our mission, Pope Francis tells cardinals

The Pope said cardinals are called to be grandfathers who help young people find meaning in their lives
Cindy Wooden

Lord Carey's resignation: this is exactly the kind of accountability we need

The response to Lord Carey's resignation shows the debate on abuse has become more mature and calm
Fr Alexander Lucie-Smith

PICTURES: Three women consecrated as virgins in rare ceremony in Detroit

The women vowed to live in perpetual chastity, but will live 'in the world' rather than in a convent
Catholic News Service

Morning Catholic must-reads: 28/06/17

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

Catholic school adopts 'gender neutral' uniform policy, allowing boys to wear skirts

The headteacher said girls and boys 'can choose whether they wear skirts, pinafores, shorts or trousers'
Staff Reporter

Catholic pharmacists should not be forced to dispense lethal drugs, regulator rules

Initial proposals sought to "shift the balance" away from the pharmacists' conscience rights
Staff Reporter