Catholic News

Church in Kerala state forms support group for transgender people

The Church 'has a big role to play' in the pastoral care of the transgender community, according to the priest in charge of the outreach programme
Catholic News Service

Morning Catholic must-reads: 04/01/17

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Luke Coppen

Terminally ill US Army sergeant who met Pope Francis dies

Cheryl Tobin was blessed by the Pope during a general audience in May
Carol Glatz

Diocese opens sainthood cause for Ohio woman renowned for healing gifts

It was standing-room-only at the Mass to officially open the cause for Rhoda Wise
Catholic News Service

Judges rule Jakarta governor blasphemy trial closed to media

Christian Governor Basuki 'Ahok' Tjahaja Purnama is charged with insulting Islam
Associated Press

Leonardo Boff: 'Pope Francis may soon allow Brazil to have married priests'

The Liberation Theologian said the Pope wants to fulfil a request made by Brazil's bishops
Associated Press

Priest jailed for smuggling arms to Palestinian militants dies aged 94

Monsignor Hilarion Capucci had a history of activism linked to Middle East conflicts
Associated Press

Morning Catholic must-reads: 03/01/17

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Luke Coppen

Morning Catholic must-reads: 02/01/17

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Luke Coppen

I'm being forgotten because I'm not European, says Indian priest kidnapped by ISIS

In a video message Fr Tom Uzhunnalil says his health is deteriorating
Anto Akkara