Catholic News

Kaine and Pence clash over abortion in vice presidential debate

Tim Kaine said he and Hillary Clinton 'support the constitutional right of American women to consult their own conscience'
Staff Reporter

Tonight's Channel 4 programme attacks my pro-life organisation. Here's what they won't tell you

Many pregnant women change their minds about having an abortion. But somehow their stories are ignored
Clare McCullough

Seven Catholic institutions plan to divest from fossil fuel companies

The organisations cited the Pope's encyclical on the environment as the inspiration for the decision
Catholic News Service

US Supreme Court and states to revisit use of death penalty

The Supreme Court cases address 'the brokenness of the judicial system', say Catholic campaigners
Catholic News Service

New regulations will 'enlarge Chinese government's power over religions', experts warn

According to the Holy Spirit Study Centre of Hong Kong's Catholic diocese, the rules would tighten controls of foreign clergy and religious material on the internet
Catholic News Service

Morning Catholic must-reads: 04/10/16

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

How can we elevate the level of public debate?

A book by former director-general of the BBC, Mark Thompson, makes a case for the importance of rediscovering a shared language
Francis Phillips

World Cup 2014 influenced timing of Benedict XVI's resignation, says aide

The retired pope had hoped to stay in the papacy until 2014, according to Mgr Georg Gaenswein
Associated Press

Normandy church where Fr Hamel was murdered by ISIS reopens

The Archbishop of Rouen led a procession through Saint-Etienne-du-Rouvray before celebrating Mass at the church
Associated Press

Three cardinals sign statement defending magisterial teaching on the sacraments

Cardinals Burke, Caffarra and Pujats are among 4,000 signatories who affirm the Church's teachings on marriage and the Eucharist
Staff Reporter