Catholic Church

Pope's cardinal advisers seek to involve laity in choosing bishops

The Council of Cardinals pondered a 'more systematic' way to involve lay people in appointments, a Vatican spokesman said
Junno Arocho Esteves

Cameroon’s bishops confirm Bishop Jean-Marie Benoit Balla was murdered

A note in the bishop's car indicated he had committed suicide, but investigators later found signs of torture on his body
Catholic News Service

Tim Farron was given a hard time for being Christian, says cardinal

The Catholic chaplain to Parliament also said he was 'alarmed' by the circumstances of Farron's resignation
Caroline Farrow

Morning Catholic must-reads: 15/06/17

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Luke Coppen

Tim Farron resigns as Liberal Democrat leader, saying it felt 'impossible' to lead party and be Christian

'I have found myself torn between living as a faithful Christian and serving as a political leader'
Nick Hallett

Cardinal Nichols expresses sorrow for victims of Grenfell Tower fire

Catholic parishes in the area have also offered assistance to those affect by the fire
Staff Reporter

The Catechism is right, we do not need limbo

Our knowledge of God’s mercy gives us sufficient reason to believe children who die unbaptised can be saved
Nicholas Senz

PICTURES: Cardinal and London Mayor host interfaith Ramadan gathering

The Cardinal invited London Mayor Sadiq Khan and Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis, along with young people of various faith, to Archbishop's House in Westminster
Staff Reporter

Catholics in Florida remember Pulse nightclub victims

The Diocese of Orlando held a prayer service a year on from shooting that left 49 people dead
Catholic News Service

Morning Catholic must-reads: 14/06/17

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Luke Coppen