Catholic News

Lack of prayer turns God's word into philosophical idea, says Pope Francis

The Pope said the word of God must be preached with 'frankness and strength'
Catholic News Service

Trump's stalled action on proposed religious freedom order raises concerns

'We hope that President Trump and his administration will take action soon,' said Baltimore Archbishop William Lori
Catholic News Service

Salford leads the way as Church aims to welcome more refugee families

Caritas Salford have appointed a full-time officer to help parishes sponsor a refugee
Dan Hitchens

Pope Francis praises abuse survivor for breaking silence

The suffering and suicides of people abused by clergy 'weigh on my heart', Francis said
Carol Glatz

Pro-life activists in US rally against Planned Parenthood

Rival demonstrations have taken place at Planned Parenthood centres across America
Associated Press

Pope Francis sending bishop to Medjugorje

Vatican says Bishop Henryk Hoser will not be deciding on the merits of reported apparitions of the Virgin Mary
Associated Press

Morning Catholic must-reads: 13/02/17

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

'We respect the rule of law': bishop welcomes court ruling on Trump's refugee ban

The federal appeals court has upheld a temporary suspension of the travel ban
Catholic News Service

Population control activists to speak at the Vatican

Paul Ehrlich, author of The Population Bomb, and John Bongaarts of the Population Council will speak at a conference later this month
Madeleine Teahan

In times of stress I write notes to St Joseph, says Pope Francis

The Pope told religious superiors that prayer, not tranquillisers, helped give him a sense of peace
Staff Reporter