Catholic News

Vatican defines powers of delegate to Legionaries

Secretary of State clarifies role of Archbishop Velasio De Paolis
The Catholic Herald

Please, let's not be victims of hate crime

The Protect the Pope website seems to present Catholics as a 'victim group'. But let's keep our dignity, and not whine about our rights
Stuart Reid

Does the Pope really agree with Bishop Kieran Conry?

When it comes to evangelisation, the two of them seem to be heading in opposite directions
William Oddie

Morning Catholic must-reads: 23/07/10

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

Benedict XVI becomes seventh-oldest pope in history

But Pope Benedict will have to live to 2020 to surpass the oldest pope in history, Leo XIII.
The Catholic Herald

Life is hard for Holy Land Christians, says Custos

Fr Pierbattista Pizzaballa says population is dwindling
The Catholic Herald

Possible work by Caravaggio is discovered in Rome

Experts study 'The Martyrdom of St Lawrence'
The Catholic Herald

The stunning papal visit exhibition that never was

The V&A is putting on a unique exhibition of Raphael tapestries to coincide with the Pope's trip – but another spectacular show seems to have bit the dust
Anna Arco

Nuncio to Iraq named UN permanent observer

Indian Archbishop Francis Assisi Chullikatt takes up key post
The Catholic Herald

So the Pope says the old Mass privately? Well, probably not

The Vatican seems to have denied the story in 2007. Plus, there is footage of the Pope celebrating Mass, in the Ordinary Form, in his private chapel
Stuart Reid