Catholic Church

President Trump offers 'deepest condolences' following terrorist attacks in Egypt

The White House said that Trump spoke with President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi on Sunday
Associated Press

Egypt bombings won't stop Pope's visit for peace, says Vatican

The deadly bombings at two churches on Palm Sunday came weeks before Pope Francis is scheduled to visit the country
Catholic News Service

Pope gives young people three missions ahead of synod next year

Pope Francis said that the Church needed to hear the voices of young people
Catholic News Service

Priest mourns deacon son killed in Egypt terrorist attacks

Fr Danial Maher said he remembers seeing his son singing with the other deacons before the deadly explosions
Associated Press

Professor teaches Twitter course on St Augustine's 'City of God'

The professor, Chad Pecknold, was shocked when thousands signed up for the 15-week seminar
Kelly Seegers

Two works of art that Catholics should ponder this Holy Week

Guido Reni and Gerard Manley Hopkins both see beyond suffering to the promise of the Resurrection
Fr Alexander Lucie-Smith

Gorsuch confirmed as Supreme Court Justice

Judge Neil Gorsuch replaces Justice Antonin Scalia, who died last year
Catholic News Service

'We share in the pain and heartbreak': bishops respond to Egypt church bombings

Britain's Coptic Orthodox bishop said the bombings were a reminder 'that our life here on earth is a journey often filled with pain'
Madeleine Teahan

Morning Catholic must-reads: 10/04/17

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

Palm Sunday: Pope decries suffering caused by terrorism

Pope Francis celebrated Mass in St Peter's Square at the start of Holy Week
Associated Press