Catholic Church

Morning Catholic must-reads: 15/02/17

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

Lack of prayer turns God's word into philosophical idea, says Pope Francis

The Pope said the word of God must be preached with 'frankness and strength'
Catholic News Service

Church leaders in Portugal present evidence for Fatima nun's beatification

More than 15,000 pages of testimony have been gathered to support the proposed beatification of Sister Lucia
Associated Press

Euthanasia’s march Down Under

A coalition of academics, journalists and celebrities is trying to convince Australians that legalisation is ‘overdue’. But we’re fighting back
Bishop Peter Comensoli

Trump's stalled action on proposed religious freedom order raises concerns

'We hope that President Trump and his administration will take action soon,' said Baltimore Archbishop William Lori
Catholic News Service

Salford leads the way as Church aims to welcome more refugee families

Caritas Salford have appointed a full-time officer to help parishes sponsor a refugee
Dan Hitchens

Morning Catholic must-reads: 14/02//17

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

The Pope's council have given him their 'full support'. Translation: trouble is brewing

The Pope faces criticisms, including over his handling of the abuse crisis
Fr Alexander Lucie-Smith

Pope Francis praises abuse survivor for breaking silence

The suffering and suicides of people abused by clergy 'weigh on my heart', Francis said
Carol Glatz

Council of Cardinals publicly expresses support for Pope

The members of the international Council of Cardinals began their February meeting expressing their 'full support' of the Pontiff
Cindy Wooden