Catholic News

I was snobbish about Mrs Brown's Boys, until I watched it

The corny but hilarious Irish sitcom depicts the Church as a natural part of everyday life

Filipino bishops demand justice amid government's violent crackdown on drug crime

More than 1,700 suspected drug dealers and users have been killed since the government intensified its anti-illegal drugs drive

Catholic News Service

Two British pilgrims rescued after getting lost on the Camino de Santiago

The pair spent five days in the open and drank from ditches and animal troughs when their food and water ran out

David V Barrett

Catholic swimmer returns to hero's welcome in US after triumphing at Rio Olympics

Katie Ledecky, who prays before races, won four gold medals and one silver at the Games

Catholic News Service

Pro-life campaigners welcome suspension of Marie Stopes services

Inspections at abortion clinics in England have prompted serious concerns about patient welfare

Pope offers prayers for victims of Turkey suicide bombing

A suicide bomber killed 51 people at a Kurdish wedding party on Saturday

Fugitive former abbot appears in court over abuse allegations

Fr Laurence Soper was arrested on Sunday after returning to the UK from Kosovo

Villages 'obliterated' as Christian persecution grows in eastern Congo

Pope Francis and the UN have called for action after at least 36 Christians are hacked to death

Pope Francis inspires master chef to create feasts for Rio's homeless

Massimo Bottura, one of the world's top chefs, said: 'We want to rebuild the dignity of people'

Associated Press

Islamic leader wants to legalise polygamy in Italy

Leader of Muslim group says there is 'no reason' for polygamy not to be permitted now that same-sex unions have been legalised