Catholic News

Catholic Church in Mexico alleges smear campaign against three murdered priests

State prosecutors have suggested the men were involved in questionable behaviour shortly before their deaths
Associated Press

Morning Catholic must-reads: 27/09/16

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Luke Coppen

Jesuits prepare to elect new leader

The Society is holding its first general congregation since 2008
Catholic News Service

Third priest in a week found dead in Mexico

Fr Jose Alfredo Lopez Guillen is thought to be the 31st priest killed in the country since 2006
Associated Press

Morning Catholic must-reads: 26/09/16

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Luke Coppen

Mark Wahlberg planning biopic of ex-boxer who became a beloved priest

The actor is teaming up with director David O Russell on a screenplay about Fr Stuart Long's life
Staff Reporter

In Germany, no one cares about hate crime directed at Christians

A play depicts a family campaigner as a zombie whose eyes are poked out. This is about more than one person's good name
Francis Phillips

Morning Catholic must-reads: 23/09/16

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Luke Coppen

Cardinal pleads for the life of kidnapped priest in Mexico

The kidnapping came just a day after two other clergymen were found murdered
Associated Press

Pope tells journalists: do not let your words be used as a weapon

If a person is unjustly slandered, said Francis, they can be 'destroyed forever'
Carol Glatz