Catholic News

Ecumenism can't be based on wishful thinking about the past

Anglicanism was born out of a movement that saw the destruction of all England's religious houses. We have to face that honestly
Fr Alexander Lucie-Smith

Archbishop condemns recent spate of vandalism at Jewish cemeteries

At least two Jewish cemeteries were vandalised in the US in under a week
Catholic News Service

Bishops' committee chairmen applaud Trump's transgender directive

The bishops said such issues are best handled with care and compassion at the local level
Catholic News Service

Morning Catholic must-reads: 28/02/17

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

It isn’t just Fr Sosa: some scholars have been undermining the Gospels for decades

Casting doubt on the words of Jesus leads to despair. Instead, we should trust in God's promises
Fr Thomas Petri OP

Morning Catholic must-reads: 27/02/17

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

Hundreds of Egyptian Christians flee city after attacks by Islamists

A priest says 1,000 Christians have fled, with some receiving threats on their mobile phones
Associated Press

Egyptian Christian shot dead by militants in front of his wife and child

The murder – the sixth in less than a month – comes after ISIS promised to step up its attacks
Associated Press

Morning Catholic must-reads: 24/02/17

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

Jesus is severe with Christians who lead a double life, says Francis

Their lives cause scandal, the Pope said, and lead people to say 'it would be better to be an atheist'
Junno Arocho Esteves