Catholic Church

The next battlefront for religious freedom

Liberal elites are paying the price for sidelining religious liberty. But Catholics must not leave the fightback to maverick populists

How the ‘dubia’ drama will end

Pope Francis has declined to answer four cardinals’ ‘doubts’ about his teaching on marriage. The Church is now in uncharted territory

The Pope may have a hard time distinguishing friends from enemies when he visits Ireland

A Papal visit to Ireland will see the Pontiff enter into a a complex political situation

Fr Alexander Lucie-Smith

Catholic leaders urge Congress to increase humanitarian aid in budget

The leaders said that additional funding will help respond to crises 'that don't make the headlines'

Catholic News Service

Mexican priest charged with 'political meddling'

The priest faces a fine for blessing mayoral candidates at a Mass

Associated Press

Lithuanian archbishop says citizens anxious about Russian military threat

Archbishop Gintaras Grusas said that Lithuanians felt reassured by NATO support

Catholic News Service

Pope Francis asks faithful to pray for victims of Colombia plane crash

The Pontiff referenced the tragedy, that claimed the lives of 71 people, during his latest general audience

Associated Press

Ireland must not waste the huge opportunity which a papal visit would present

Ireland must avoid repeating the mistakes of St John Paul II's visit in 1979

Sulpicians celebrate 225 years of training priests

The religious order's first seminary was established in October 1791

Catholic News Service

Morning Catholic must-reads: 30/11/16

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