Catholic Church

Priests advised to celebrate Masses outdoors after massive earthquake in Italy

The earthquake, which measured 6.5 on the Richter scale, was the most severe in Italy since 1980

Catholic News Service

Full text: Joint Declaration for the 500th anniversary of Reformation

Pope Francis and Bishop Munib Yunan, president of the Lutheran World Federation, signed the Joint Declaration at the Lutheran Cathedral of Lund, Sweden

Full text: Pope's homily at service for 500th anniversary of Reformation

Pope Francis delivered the homily at the ecumenical prayer service in Sweden

Catholics and Lutherans must 'move beyond controversies of the past', says Pope Francis

Francis was speaking at a service to mark the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation

Associated Press

Pope Francis in Sweden for 'important ecumenical event'

Francis visited the King and Queen of Sweden ahead of prayer service to mark the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation

Expect some religion-friendly reforms from Theresa May and her gifted advisers

May's appointments bode well for faith communities, which past governments have too often neglected

14 million-piece mosaic will be 'a wonder to behold', says cardinal at at national shrine in America

Cardinal Wuerl offered prayers and gave blessing at a special ceremony ahead of new mosaic's installation

Catholic News Service

Satanists don't believe in Satan, says Satanic leader

Lucien Greaves said their priorities were personal autonomy and scientific rationalism

David V Barrett

Middlesbrough diocese faces multi-million pound compensation claim following abuse convictions

The diocese is subject to a civil claim following the imprisonment of a former principal and chaplain earlier this year

French bishop: Demolition of Calais Jungle necessary, but change of mentality towards refugees needed

Bishop Jean-Paul Jaeger of Arras said 'unhealthy' conditions meant the transfer of people from the camp was necessary

Jonathan Luxmoore