Catholic Church

Ecumenism can't be based on wishful thinking about the past

Anglicanism was born out of a movement that saw the destruction of all England's religious houses. We have to face that honestly

Fr Alexander Lucie-Smith

ISIS steps up brazen attacks on Christians

As Christians flee ISIS in the Sinai Peninsula, those left behind face mounting persecution

Associated Press

Archbishop condemns recent spate of vandalism at Jewish cemeteries

At least two Jewish cemeteries were vandalised in the US in under a week

Catholic News Service

Bishops' committee chairmen applaud Trump's transgender directive

The bishops said such issues are best handled with care and compassion at the local level

Catholic News Service

Morning Catholic must-reads: 28/02/17

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Pope reduces sanctions against some paedophile priests

Fr Mauro Inzoli, a convicted abuser, appealed successfully to Pope Francis not to be laicised

Associated Press

Why are addicts and outcasts so often strongly religious?

Many people on the streets are holding fast to God when every other social tie has failed them

Fr Alexander Lucie-Smith

It isn’t just Fr Sosa: some scholars have been undermining the Gospels for decades

Casting doubt on the words of Jesus leads to despair. Instead, we should trust in God's promises

Fr Thomas Petri OP

Pope Francis ‘helps SSPX in its plans for new headquarters in Rome’

Il Foglio newspaper says the Pope helped to speed up the purchase of a church and complex

Morning Catholic must-reads: 27/02/17

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