Catholic Church

Historic restoration of Jesus's burial shrine completed

The shrine will be unveiled on Wednesday in the presence of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I and a representative of Pope Francis
Associated Press

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Vatican releases Pope's schedule for Fatima visit

The Pope will make the pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima when he visits Portugal on May 12-13.
Catholic News Service

Tory MP: Parents must have right to withdraw four-year-olds from 'relationships education'

Sir Edward Leigh said the new curriculum must respect parents' rights
Staff Reporter

Pope Francis must use his papal visit to highlight the plight of Egypt's Christians

The Pope should take the opportunity to draw the world's attention to the violent attacks on Christians in Egypt
Fr Alexander Lucie-Smith

Pope Francis begs forgiveness for 'sins and failings' of Church during Rwandan genocide

Vatican releases statement following Pope's meeting with President Paul Kagame
Associated Press

On anniversary of ISIS genocide declaration, US government urged to bring terrorists to justice

Campaigners want US government to do more to help Christians and other minorities persecuted by ISIS
Catholic News Service

Pope presides over Lenten penance service at Vatican

Pope Francis was one of 95 priests and bishops listening to confessions and granting absolution
Cindy Wooden

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Piers Morgan says going to Confession 'would take too long'. He shouldn't worry

You don't need to get your story right. You just have to be honest
Fr Alexander Lucie-Smith