Catholic News

Morning Catholic must-reads: 18/01/17

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

Opus Dei prepare for process to choose new prelate

The three-step process will begin on January 21
Cindy Wooden

Rights groups concerned by disappearances of Burma pastors

Two Baptist pastors who had shown journalists a Catholic church allegedly damaged by airstrikes were summoned to an army base
Associated Press

Vatican rejects Order of Malta's criticism of investigation

In a statement, the Holy See 'reaffirmed its confidence' in the commission appointed to investigate the order
Associated Press

More than 20 churches to close in Salford as diocese reveals restructuring plan

The proposals announced by Bishop John Arnold will also see the merger of around 100 parishes
Staff Reporter

Morning Catholic must-reads: 17/01/17

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

Cardinal Caffarra: the dubia matter because people's salvation is at stake

The cardinal said that clarification was necessary because bishops were differing in their interpretations
Staff Reporter

Pope demands protection for migrants following latest deadly shipwreck

Italy's coastguard said only four people survived the sinking of a migrant ship carrying 100 people off the Libyan coast
Associated Press

Morning Catholic must-reads: 16/01/17

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

We need to hear your voices, Pope tells young Catholics ahead of synod

In a letter to young people Pope Francis said their responses will form the basis for next year's summit
Junno Arocho Esteves