Catholic Church

Church in Kerala state forms support group for transgender people

The Church 'has a big role to play' in the pastoral care of the transgender community, according to the priest in charge of the outreach programme
Catholic News Service

Diocese opens sainthood cause for Ohio woman renowned for healing gifts

It was standing-room-only at the Mass to officially open the cause for Rhoda Wise
Catholic News Service

When will our politicians and religious leaders come up with a coherent response to terrorism?

2017 is set to be another bleak year unless serious progress in tackling terrorism is made
Fr Alexander Lucie-Smith

Leonardo Boff: 'Pope Francis may soon allow Brazil to have married priests'

The Liberation Theologian said the Pope wants to fulfil a request made by Brazil's bishops
Associated Press

Priest jailed for smuggling arms to Palestinian militants dies aged 94

Monsignor Hilarion Capucci had a history of activism linked to Middle East conflicts
Associated Press

Morning Catholic must-reads: 03/01/17

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

Pope urges bishops to show 'zero tolerance' for child abuse

Francis writes to world's bishops on the feast of the Holy Innocents
Associated Press

Order of Malta leader professes loyalty to Pope Francis amid Vatican investigation

Fra' Matthew Festing said the Order would follow the Pope at this 'complex and difficult time'
Staff Reporter

Morning Catholic must-reads: 02/01/17

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

Let's build peace every day in 2017, says Pope Francis

Say 'no' to hatred and violence and 'yes' to fraternity and reconciliation, urges Pontiff
Carol Glatz