Catholic Church

Bishop Declan Lang reiterates call for complete abolition of the death penalty

The bishop said that every execution is a violation of the innate dignity of the human person
Madeleine Teahan

'Civilian suffering brings me to uncontrollable tears' says South Sudan bishop

Bishop Edward Hiiboro Kussala has appealed to community leaders to condemn the killing of civilians as civil war rages
Catholic News Service

Pope Francis calls consistory to approve canonisation of Fatima seers

The consistory to approve the canonisation of Blesseds Francisco and Jacinta Marto will take place on April 20
Staff Reporter

Franciscan superiors ask Pope Francis to allow brothers to be elected leaders

The superiors discussed the matter with the Pontiff on April 10 to discuss the steps being taken to 'create communion among the different orders of the Franciscan family'
Cindy Wooden

Next few months will decide Christians' fate in Iraq, says aid agency leader

Mgr John Kozar, international president of CNEWA, said daunting challenges face Christians who return to their country
Catholic News Service

US bishops back bill to let agencies opt out of adoption for same-sex couples

The bishops voiced their support for the Child Welfare Provider Inclusion Act
Catholic News Service

Media are ignoring genocide against Middle East Christians, says Piers Morgan

Morgan said ISIS's war on Christianity was not 'getting the attention it should get in the media around the world'
Staff Reporter

Merkel appeals to Egypt's Muslims to show solidarity with persecuted Christians

A spokesman for Chancellor Angela Merkel condemned the suicide bombings that killed 45 people on Sunday
Associated Press

New Supreme Court justice says he's humbled by call to serve high court

Neil Gorsuch is the youngest justice to serve on the court in 25 years
Catholic News Service

Morning Catholic must-reads: 11/04/17

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