Catholic News

After the 'gay cake' verdict, even secularists must see the law isn't working

The Ashers verdict is bad news - but it's also a chance to build a consensus
John Duddington

'Gay cake' ruling is a defeat for freedom of expression, says gay rights campaigner Peter Tatchell

Peter Tatchell said that the ruling set a 'dangerous' precedent
Madeleine Teahan

Iraq will need help uniting after liberation from ISIS, says archbishop

Archbishop Warda of Irbil said his country will require intervention in order to achieve reconciliation between the country's divided groups
Catholic News Service

Morning Catholic must-reads: 24/10/16

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

Vatican 'will recognise' four state-appointed Chinese bishops

A breakthrough may be near in the long-running dispute between the Vatican and China
David V Barrett

Report claims Christians are intimidated and attacked in German refugee homes

Germany's home secretary has admitted the government 'underestimated the role of religion'
David V Barrett

Iraqi Christians celebrate after military take back ISIS territory

On Tuesday coalition forces began their offensive to recapture Mosul and its surrounding villages
Staff Reporter

Morning Catholic must-reads: 21/10/16

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

Pope’s ‘favourite journalist’ alleges opposition to Francis is linked to Vladimir Putin

The article in La Stampa is headlined 'Catholics who are anti-Francis but love Putin'
Staff Reporter

Clinton reiterates support for late-term abortion in final presidential debate

Hilary Clinton said the Government had no right to interfere with women's personal decisions
Madeleine Teahan