Catholic News

Franciscan friar chosen to lead papal Lenten retreat

Franciscan Father Giulio Michelini will lead meditations on the Gospel of Matthew
Catholic News Service

Priest asks for prayers for thief who assaulted him

Fr Ed Mundwiller was attacked in his local neighbourhood of St Louis, Missouri
Catholic News Service

Morning Catholic must-reads: 15/02/17

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Luke Coppen

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

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