Catholic News

How does the Church determine a true Marian apparition?

When it comes to apparition reports the Catholic Church takes a prudent approach
Junno Arocho Esteves

Congolese bishop spends Easter with prisoners

The bishop from the Democratic Republic of Congo met with the inmates, led prayers and celebrated Easter Mass
Catholic News Service

New Jersey grandfather receives deportation reprieve after drawing support from cardinal

Cardinal Joseph Tobin led a rally last month in support of Catalino Guerrero
Associated Press

Early election results show defeat for Jakarta's Christian governor

Unofficial results show the minority Christian governor of the Indonesian capital was resoundingly defeated today
Associated Press

ISIS claim deadly attack on police checkpoint at Sinai monastery

One policeman was killed in the shooting near the Egyptian monastery
Associated Press

Arsonists attempt to set fire to cathedral in Nepal's capital

'The local Christian community is now living under threat,' says priest
Catholic News Service

Fatima at 100: a history of the Marian apparitions

The events of a century ago continue to fascinate believers and non-believers alike
Junno Arocho Esteves

US Church welcomes thousands of new Catholics at Easter Vigil

The Easter Vigil is described as 'the mother of all vigils' in the Roman Missal
Catholic News Service

Czech bishop demands asylum for Chinese Christians

Bishop Maly attributed the Czech government's delays in reaching a decision on the asylum seekers to concerns about trade ties with China
Catholic News Service

Erdogan's victory is bad news for Turkey's Christian minority

Commentators suggest the referendum triumph will destroy Turkish democracy, but when was the country ever truly democratic?
Fr Alexander Lucie-Smith