Catholic Church

Pope Francis paves way for recognition of SSPX marriages

The Pope's decision approves a proposal made by the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith and the Pontifical Commission, Ecclesia Dei
Junno Arocho Esteves

St Petersburg bombing: Archbishop of Moscow condemns 'villainous terrorist act'

Fourteen people were killed in the bombing of a train in the Russian city
Staff Reporter

Theresa May criticises National Trust over 'ridiculous' decision to drop 'Easter' from egg hunt

The National Trust said sponsors Cadbury chose the name of the annual event
Staff Reporter

Pope to seminarians: Using Church for personal ambition is a 'plague'

Pope Francis spoke to faculty, staff and alumni of the Pontifical Spanish College of St Joseph in Rome
Catholic News Service

Morning Catholic must-reads: 04/04/17

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

Vatican welcomes three new refugee families from Syria

The first three refugee families from Syria welcomed by the Vatican have now moved out of their temporary homes
Catholic News Service

Christians in Iraq to walk more than 80 miles for peace

The walk will take place during Holy Week and will begin with a Palm Sunday Mass in Irbil
Dale Gavlak

Vatican releases itinerary for papal trip to Egypt

Francis will speak at the al-Azhar University during his visit to Egypt on April 28-29
Catholic News Service

Prince Charles is following the Queen's example by strengthening ties with the Vatican

Prince Charles will meet Pope Francis in Rome this week
Catherine Pepinster

Bishop Eamonn Casey showed there is a way back from personal catastrophe

The sins of the late bishop are an important part of his life story, but so is his journey to redemption
Fr Alexander Lucie-Smith