Catholic News

Nigerian bishop says Boko Haram attacks are 'demonic'

Bishop Oliver Dashe Doeme of Maiduguri said the battle was not limited to the 'physical realm'
Catholic News Service

Morning Catholic must-reads: 13/04/17

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

Chinese authorities prevent priest from celebrating Chrism Mass

Bishop Vincent Guo Xijin of Mindong was forced to pay a visit to the religious affairs bureau and has not returned
Catholic News Service

Syrian nun honoured by US government says missile strikes are a step backwards for peace

Sister Carolin Tahhan Fachakh was recognised as a Woman of Courage last month
Catholic News Service

Fatima seers are holy because of virtue, not visions, cardinal says

A consistory will take place on April 20 to approve the canonisations of Blesseds Francisco and Jacinta Marto
Junno Arocho Esteves

Morning Catholic must-reads: 12/04/17

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

Bishop Declan Lang reiterates call for complete abolition of the death penalty

The bishop said that every execution is a violation of the innate dignity of the human person
Madeleine Teahan

'Civilian suffering brings me to uncontrollable tears' says South Sudan bishop

Bishop Edward Hiiboro Kussala has appealed to community leaders to condemn the killing of civilians as civil war rages
Catholic News Service

Pope Francis calls consistory to approve canonisation of Fatima seers

The consistory to approve the canonisation of Blesseds Francisco and Jacinta Marto will take place on April 20
Staff Reporter

Next few months will decide Christians' fate in Iraq, says aid agency leader

Mgr John Kozar, international president of CNEWA, said daunting challenges face Christians who return to their country
Catholic News Service