Catholic Church

Pope Francis praises Latinos' contribution to US life

The Pope sent a video message to the US bishops' autumn conference
Associated Press

US bishops elect Cardinal Daniel DiNardo as their new president

Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los Angeles was elected vice president
Catholic News Service

Archbishop Welby: 'The Year of Mercy inspired all Christians'

The Archbishop of Canterbury joined Cardinal Vincent Nichols for the closing of the Door of Mercy at Westminster Cathedral
Staff Reporter

US bishops urge Trump to treat immigrants humanely

'A duty to welcome and protect newcomers, particularly refugees, is an integral part of our mission,' the bishops said in a statement
Associated Press

Morning Catholic must-reads: 15/11/16

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

Our Lady of Walsingham to be given place in Westminster Cathedral

The statue will be enthroned in the Chapel of St George and the English Martyrs
Susan Byron

Full text: Cardinals' letter to Pope Francis on Amoris Laetitia

The full text of the four cardinals' letter, preceded and followed by their explanatory notes, is below:
Staff Reporter

Pope Francis declines to answer four cardinals' Amoris appeal

The cardinals have taken the unusual step of publicly requesting clarification on Communion and the moral law
Dan Hitchens

Iraqi Catholics return to church ransacked by ISIS

A tomb had been desecrated and statue of the Virgin Mary was decapitated at the St Addai Chaldean Catholic church
Associated Press

Priest abducted in Mexico found alive but with 'notable signs of torture'

Fr Jose Luis Sanchez Ruiz was the third priest abducted in Veracruz since September - the other two were killed
Associated Press