Catholic Church

Let's be honest: Catholic teaching doesn't always forbid the death penalty

Most of the great theologians have defended the principle of capital punishment. We're in danger of forgetting why

Callista Gingrich 'to be named US ambassador to Holy See'

Some have criticised the choice because she admitted to having an affair for years with Newt Gingrich while he was married to his second wife

How St John Paul II can stop us becoming a zombie democracy

The Saint teaches us that all political projects must recognise the dignity of the individual

Fr Alexander Lucie-Smith

Morning Catholic must-reads: 16/05/17

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Bishops emphasise protection of EU citizens’ rights in general election guidance

'Where do your candidates stand on the future of EU citizens in the UK and reciprocal rights for UK citizens in the EU?' the bishops ask.

Latin American bishops appeal for aid as Venezuela suffers food shortages

The South American country of 31 million has been besieged by a deep political crisis since President Nicolas Maduro moved to expand his power

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Nigerian archbishop appointed nuncio to Ireland

Archbishop Jude Thaddeus Okolo will take up his new role in Ireland in the summer

Morning Catholic must-reads: 15/05/17

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A quarter of 'non-religious' Britons admit to praying

Around four per cent of people who claim to be non-religious even say they pray daily

Pope Francis: I personally doubt authenticity of current alleged Medjugorje visions

Despite his doubts, the Pope said the 'spiritual and pastoral facts cannot be denied: people go there and convert'

Junno Arocho Esteves