Catholic Church

Liberal churches in decline while orthodox ones grow, says study of Protestants in Canada

Researchers looked at 22 Protestant churches in Canada
Staff Reporter

For years Pius XII has been smeared. The BBC retraction shows the tide is turning

Major historians such as Sir Martin Gilbert have demolished the myths first perpetrated by the Soviet Union
William Doino Jr

ISIS claims responsibility for Cairo church bombing

The attack on Sunday in Egypt's capital left 24 Coptic Christians dead
Associated Press

Ohio lawmakers send governor two bills restricting abortion

Lawmakers passed a measure to ban abortions in the state after 20 weeks, or five months of pregnancy
Catholic News Service

Pope remembers Opus Dei head as 'paternal and generous' witness

Pope Francis has expressed condolences to Opus Dei members following the death of Bishop Javier Echevarria
Catholic News Service

Aleppo Monastery damaged in bombardment, but no injuries reported

A vigil Mass that was due to take place at the monastery had been moved to a different church
John Newton

Pope to celebrate birthday with Mass and meetings

Francis will celebrate Mass in the Paoline Chapel of the Apostolic Palace
Associated Press

Diocese of East Anglia plans to open eight new Catholic free schools

Following the Government's announcement on free school admissions, the diocese has unveiled its plans for new schools
Staff Reporter

Opus Dei leader dies aged 84

Bishop Javier Echevarría had been personally chosen as Prelate by Opus Dei's founder St Josemaría Escrivá
Staff Reporter

Mary gives us the strength to say 'no' to indifference, says Pope Francis

At Guadalupe Mass, Pope Francis says Mary's presence 'leads us to reconciliation'
Cindy Wooden