Catholic Church

'Offer compromise and build bridges', Archbishop Martin urges Northern Irish politicians

The archbishop's comments come after a snap election was announced in Northern Ireland
Staff Reporter

Walsingham needs a Holy House

Walsingham without a Holy House is like Lourdes without the Grotto
Fr Matthew Pittam

'Conscience’ cannot justify Communion for the remarried, says Ordinariate bishop

Bishop Lopes says that a firm resolution to avoid grave sin is necessary before receiving Communion
Staff Reporter

Tremors felt in Rome as three large earthquakes hit central Italy

Schools in the Italian capital have been evacuated as a precaution
Associated Press

Cardinal Nichols to crown Our Lady of Fatima statue to mark centenary year

The National Pilgrim Virgin Statue and Relics will arrive at Westminster Cathedral on February 18
Staff Reporter

Nun banned from wearing habit in classroom due to Nebraska state law

The law was passed in 1919 under pressure from the Ku Klux Klan
Associated Press

Morning Catholic must-reads: 18/01/17

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

Opus Dei prepare for process to choose new prelate

The three-step process will begin on January 21
Cindy Wooden

Rights groups concerned by disappearances of Burma pastors

Two Baptist pastors who had shown journalists a Catholic church allegedly damaged by airstrikes were summoned to an army base
Associated Press

More than 20 churches to close in Salford as diocese reveals restructuring plan

The proposals announced by Bishop John Arnold will also see the merger of around 100 parishes
Staff Reporter