Catholic Church

Australian opposition blocks government plans for public vote on same-sex marriage

The Australian Labour party have argued that it would better for politicians to decide the issue in Parliament
Associated Press

Notre Dame honours pro-life geneticist who discovered cause of Down's syndrome

The Catholic physician's foundation will be given the Evangelium Vitae Medal
Catholic News Service

Polish bishops vow to continue push for stricter abortion controls

Tougher abortion laws in Poland were voted down after 100,000 women staged pro-choice protests
Catholic News Service

Morning Catholic must-reads: 11/10/16

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

Women priests, politics and Communion: what the Pope’s new cardinals believe

What do we know about the new cardinals?
Staff Reporter

Justin Welby to preach at Vespers in Westminster Cathedral to close Year of Mercy

The Church of England leader has been invited to speak at a service in Westminster Cathedral
Staff Reporter

Yes, Tradinistas are left-wing radicals - but that doesn't make us any less Catholic

Today, the Catholic left is known for dissent. But we can hope for a politics that's both radical and orthodox
Jose Mena

Haitians worship amid devastation caused by hurricane

Haitian Christians gathered for worship on Sunday despite devastation of Hurricane Matthew
Associated Press

Pope Francis to open academic year at John Paul II Institute in place of Cardinal Sarah

Critics have suggested that the John Paul II Institute is being quietly changed under new leadership
Staff Reporter

The new list of cardinals proves Pope Francis understands symbol and gesture

The list of cardinals reads like a Prime Minister’s resignation honours list
Fr Alexander Lucie-Smith