Catholic Church

Catholic Church turns to Instagram to help people face death

It is part of a new initiative The Art of Dying, which offers 'a helping hand' to those dealing with death and bereavement
Susan Byron

The Vatican is reforming its communications - and so must our parishes

Lancaster is an example of one diocese using the internet to reach more people
Fr Alexander Lucie-Smith

Six new Beatitudes proposed by Pope Francis

Pope Francis offered the list at a Mass celebrating the Feast of All Saints
Catholic News Service

Full text: Pope's homily at Mass in Malmö

'The Beatitudes are the image of Christ and consequently of each Christian,' the Pope said
Staff Reporter

Nun tells of people's 'cries of fear' during latest earthquake in Italy

The strongest earthquake to hit the country in 36 years has displaced 15,000 people as well as destroying homes and churches
Associated Press

Oldest medieval crucifix in St Peter's Basilica restored

The crucifix dating back to the 1300s will be shown to the public for the first time after fifteen months of restoration work
Catholic News Service

In Rome, personal attacks are replacing debate

A new mode of Vatican rhetoric, characterised by assertions and attacks, is one of the greatest contrasts with the past 35 years
Fr Raymond de Souza

Morning Catholic must-reads: 01/11/16

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

It was a privilege to watch Pope Francis make history in Lund

Catholics and Lutherans are now a step closer to the unity Christ prayed for
Ulf Ekman

Jesus's tomb exposed for the first time in centuries

A team of fifty experts working at the site as part of restoration project
Susan Byron