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Staff Reporter

The silence that makes us tremble

In this extract from his new book, the Vatican’s head of liturgy tells Nicolas Diat that we need to rediscover a ‘joyful and sacred fear’
Cardinal Robert Sarah

The party must go on – yes, into February

The modern tendency is to start and end Christmas early. Let’s return to our roots and celebrate until Candlemas
Melanie McDonagh

Residents of tiny Irish island express relief as priest is confirmed for Christmas Mass

The 'king' of Tory island said the small community was extremely grateful
Nick Bramhill

Morning Catholic must-reads: 22/12/16

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

Pope urges Congolese to be 'authors of reconciliation and peace'

The Holy Father made the appeal after security forces fired on protesters in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Junno Arocho Esteves

Protesters dismantle pentagram erected next to Nativity scene

A 300-pound metal sculpture of a satanic pentagram in Florida was vandalised
Associated Press

Morning Catholic must-reads: 21/12/16

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

Pope Francis grants freedom to monsignor jailed over leaks

Mgr Vallejo was found guilty of passing confidential documents to journalists
Associated Press

Pope sends condolences to family of murdered Russian ambassador

In a telegram to President Vladimir Putin, the Pope assured Russian people of his prayers and spiritual solidarity
Staff Reporter