Catholic Church

Morning Catholic must-reads: 03/11/16

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

Popular Liverpool priest and broadcaster dies aged 81

Fr John Thompson once drove an ambulance from Liverpool to Ethiopia, stopping in Rome for the Pope to bless it
Megan Griffiths

A compelling case for the Holy Shroud of Turin

In his latest book, Robert Spitzer offers a convincing answer to a challenging question
Francis Phillips

Iraqi Christians determined to return to their homes, says archbishop

Archbishop Bashar Warda said 100,000 people have begun preparations to return to ancient towns and villages in the Nineveh Plain
Murcadha O'Flaherty

Cardinal-designate says his appointment is a 'gesture of love' for Syria's martyrs

Mario Zenari has served as the Pope's representative in war-torn Syria since 2008
Catholic News Service

Clinton ahead of Trump among Catholics, according to new poll

Poll suggests the Democratic nominee is supported by 51 per cent of Catholics compared to 40 per cent for her Republican rivals
Catholic News Service

Venezuela opposition scrap protest march in response to Vatican diplomacy

The opposition alliance also tentatively welcomed the release of four jailed activists and agreed to delay a symbolic trial of President Maduro
Associated Press

New bishop appointed in Guam following suspension of archbishop over abuse allegations

A new civil lawsuit has been filed against Archbishop Anthony Apuron, who was suspended in June
Associated Press

Vatican official explains limits of eucharistic sharing

Cardinal Kurt Koch acknowledged the difficulties faced by Catholic-Lutheran married couples unable to share the sacrament of Communion
Catholic News Service

The Pope's visit to Sweden was historic, but the gulf between Catholicism and Lutheranism is wider than ever

Schism is the worst of sins and we must all work our hardest for reconciliation
Fr Alexander Lucie-Smith