Catholic Church

The Church must stop turning its back on older people who have religious vocations

Most religious communities and congregations will only accept candidates for the religious life into their thirties
Fr Matthew Pittam

New Bishop of Memphis appointed by Pope

Auxiliary Bishop Martin Holley of Washington will replace Bishop J Terry Steib
Catholic News Service

New Mexico's bishops oppose governor's plan to reinstate death penalty

Republican Gov Susana Martinez said she will push for reinstatement during the 2017 legislative session
Catholic News Service

I was snobbish about Mrs Brown's Boys, until I watched it

The corny but hilarious Irish sitcom depicts the Church as a natural part of everyday life
Mary Kenny

Pope Francis: 'Encounter God's mercy in Confession'

Francis sent a message to bishops, priests and Church workers attending Italy's annual week of liturgical studies
Catholic News Service

Filipino bishops demand justice amid government's violent crackdown on drug crime

More than 1,700 suspected drug dealers and users have been killed since the government intensified its anti-illegal drugs drive
Catholic News Service

Filipino senators investigate killings of suspected drug dealers

The Church and human rights groups have been alarmed by President Duterte's violent crackdown on drug crime
Associated Press

Catholic swimmer returns to hero's welcome in US after triumphing at Rio Olympics

Katie Ledecky, who prays before races, won four gold medals and one silver at the Games
Catholic News Service

Silver medallist shot putter: priests and religious 'helped me a ton'

Joe Kovacs, a member of the Knights of Columbus, was trained in the sport by his mother
Staff Reporter

Bishop heading to Vatican will miss 'beautiful people and culture' of Dallas

Bishop Kevin Farrell, head of the new office for marriage and family life, say the subjects are key for the future of society
David Sedeno