Catholic Church

Laity conference in Rome raises concerns over Amoris Laetitia

Six scholars gave talks on aspects of Amoris Laetitia and its aftermath
Desmond O'Grady

French bishops offer divided voters guidelines on presidential runoff

Voters will choose between Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen on May 7
Catholic News Service

Buddhists and Christians must help promote non-violence, cardinal says

The Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue released a message to mark the Buddhist celebration of Vesakh
Carol Glatz

Chicago cardinal praises governor for pledging to veto abortion bill

Cardinal Blase Cupich said Gov Bruce Rauner has taken a 'principled stand'
Catholic News Service

Italian bishop granted early retirement after begging to return to missionary work

Bishop Gianfranco Todisco asked to be sent 'to the farthest, most disadvantaged' diocese
Catholic News Service

Virginia bishops praise governor for commuting death sentence

The bishops said they have a 'profound respect for the sanctity of every human life'
Catholic News Service

Pope Francis meets sister of Fr Jacques Hamel at service for modern martyrs

Fr Hamel was murdered by ISIS terrorists as he celebrated Mass in his Normandy church
Associated Press

Morning Catholic must-reads: 24/04/17

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

PODCAST: What next for the endangered Christians of Syria and Egypt?

Find out what's really happening in the Catholic Church
Madeleine Teahan

Be a people of light, not darkness, diocese urges Catholics after shooting spree

A lone gunman fatally shot three people close to a Catholic Charities office in Fresno, California
Catholic News Service