Catholic Church

Thousands flee city where priest and churchgoers have been taken hostage

At least 21 people have died in fighting between the Philippines army and ISIS-linked militant groups
Associated Press

Morning Catholic must-reads: 25/05/17

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Luke Coppen

Pope Francis: God is no warlord claiming victory with enemies' blood

'God does not like to be loved the way a warlord would like, dragging his people to victory, debasing them in the blood of his enemies,' Pope Francis said
Catholic News Service

Full text: Vatican statement on Pope Francis and President Trump meeting

Francis discussed 'the promotion of peace in the world' with the US president
Staff Reporter

Priest and churchgoers taken hostage by Islamic extremists in Philippines

The extremists forced their way into a cathedral in Marawi as violence erupted in the southern city
Associated Press

Pope Francis and Donald Trump meet at Vatican

The US president said it was a 'very great honour' to meet the Pope
Catholic News Service

Morning Catholic must-reads: 24/05/17

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Bishop Egan: 'homophobic bullying' document clearly influenced by gay rights groups

Bishop Philip Egan said the document includes 'quite a bit of cut and paste’ from materials produced by Stonewall and LGBT Youth Scotland
Staff Reporter

Pope Francis offers condolences to Manchester attack victims

The Pope said he was 'deeply saddened' by the loss of life and invoked God's blessing upon the nation
Staff Reporter

Cardinal Nichols offers prayers and condolences after Manchester bombing

He says: 'May God grant strength and enduring faith to all who are bereaved, injured and traumatised'
Staff Reporter