Catholic News

Cardinal Zen is right to be wary of the Vatican's approach to China

If the Church in China accept state-appointed bishops, it would damage the Church and confuse the faithful

Fr Alexander Lucie-Smith

Pope Francis appoints Cardinal-designate Tobin as new Archbishop of Newark

Archbishop John Myers has reached the retirement age of 75

Catholic News Service

Religious women critical in fight against trafficking, says advocate

Women religious provide great assistance to trafficking victims but rarely publicise their efforts

Hope remains abundant even amid conflict, says leader of Holy Land Franciscans

The new custos describes life in one of the most dangerous places in the world

Nuns join protest against Dakota oil pipeline

500 religious leaders formed a prayer circle at the protest site in North Dakota

Dennis Sadowski

Faith at the centre of Mel Gibson's new film

Mel Gibson returns to the director's chair after a 10-year absence

Catholic News Service

Pope celebrates Jubilee Mass for prisoners in St Peter's Basilica

Francis urged the inmates to never give up hope in God's mercy

Associated Press

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Christian governor faces massive Islamist protest over Koran remarks

Protesters in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta called for the governor to be arrested

Associated Press

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Take a look inside this week's Catholic Herald

Madeleine Teahan