Catholic Church

How troubled should Catholics be by advances in cryogenic freezing?

What does cryonics mean to those of us who believe in an afterlife?
Jonathan Wright

Three dynamic emerging Catholic communities in Britain

A closer look at three communities breathing fresh life into the Church
Fr Matthew Pittam

Five key extracts from Misericordia et Misera

What we have learned from Pope Francis's apostolic letter concluding Year of Mercy
Staff Reporter

Pope extends priests' special permission to absolve 'grave sin' of abortion

The Pope also extended his decree that allows SSPX priests to hear valid confessions
Catholic News Service

Full text: Pope's apostolic letter concluding Year of Mercy

The complete text of Misericordia et misera
The Catholic Herald

Pope Francis reflects on Year of Mercy in television interview

The Pontiff said the Year of Mercy affirmed dignity and sacredness of human life
Catholic News Service

Bishops apologise for Church's role in Rwandan genocide

The Church acknowledged that members planned and took part in the genocide, in which more than 800,000 people were killed
Associated Press

Show 'concern and charity' to people with failed marriages, Pope urges bishops

The Pope visited the offices of the Roman Rota, a marriage tribunal, to speak to the bishops
Cindy Wooden

Morning Catholic must-reads: 21/11/16

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

Pope Francis closes Holy Door to end Year of Mercy

The Pope said the doors of reconciliation should stay open
Associated Press