Catholic Church

New Jersey grandfather receives deportation reprieve after drawing support from cardinal

Cardinal Joseph Tobin led a rally last month in support of Catalino Guerrero
Associated Press

ISIS claim deadly attack on police checkpoint at Sinai monastery

One policeman was killed in the shooting near the Egyptian monastery
Associated Press

Arsonists attempt to set fire to cathedral in Nepal's capital

'The local Christian community is now living under threat,' says priest
Catholic News Service

Portsmouth launches diocesan app

The digital guide to the diocese features prayer prompts as well as Mass and Confession times
Staff Reporter

Fatima at 100: a history of the Marian apparitions

The events of a century ago continue to fascinate believers and non-believers alike
Junno Arocho Esteves

Filipino archbishop rebukes faithful who support Duterte's violent crackdown

Archbishop Villegas said it had become 'fashionable' to make priests 'the punching bags of public officials'
Catholic News Service

Archbishop of Birmingham pays tribute to Christian witness of women

During an annual men's Mass at St Chad's Cathedral, Archbishop Longley said that it was women who remained with Christ in his hour of need
Madeleine Teahan

US Church welcomes thousands of new Catholics at Easter Vigil

The Easter Vigil is described as 'the mother of all vigils' in the Roman Missal
Catholic News Service

Czech bishop demands asylum for Chinese Christians

Bishop Maly attributed the Czech government's delays in reaching a decision on the asylum seekers to concerns about trade ties with China
Catholic News Service

Theresa May's snap general election is a gamble, but a carefully considered one

It is hard to see any other result than an increased Conservative majority following the proposed election on June 8
Fr Alexander Lucie-Smith