Catholic Church

Closing the door on refugees is not the answer, says Pope

The Pope urged the Church to welcome migrants at his general audience yesterday
Catholic News Service

Get thee from the nunnery

The Reformation may have caused women's religious roles to be set back centuries
Amy Welborn

South African Church leaders warn against nation's withdrawal from ICC

Church leaders have urged the South African government to reconsider their decision to leave the International Criminal Court
Catholic News Service

Catholic teachers showed 'common sense' in raising alarm about schoolboy raised as girl, says judge

The judge said the high profile issue of 'transgender equality' had stopped council workers from taking action
Staff Reporter

The thrill of the Sopranos comes to the Vatican

Paolo Sorrentino hasn't compromised his cinematic vision in his move to the small screen
Will Gore

Nebraska bishops urge Catholics to support death penalty repeal

Bishops in Nebraska have urged voters to maintain the repeal of the death penalty in an upcoming vote
Catholic News Service

Five breathtaking British pilgrimage sites off the beaten track

Pilgrimages are rising in popularity once more; here are some that deserve more attention
Fr Matthew Pittam

Westminster Cathedral chapel commemorates English martyrs

The Chapel of St George and the English Martyrs will host the decorative scheme
David V Barrett

Swiss Christian nursing home must allow assisted suicide

A Christian nursing home in Switzerland must allow assisted suicide or lose its charitable status
Simon Caldwell

Brentwood Cathedral to be floodlit in red to highlight the plight of persecuted Christians

Brentwood is following the example of Westminster Cathedral and Westminster Abbey
Staff Reporter