Holy See

How does the Church determine a true Marian apparition?

When it comes to apparition reports the Catholic Church takes a prudent approach
Junno Arocho Esteves

Fatima at 100: a history of the Marian apparitions

The events of a century ago continue to fascinate believers and non-believers alike
Junno Arocho Esteves

US Church welcomes thousands of new Catholics at Easter Vigil

The Easter Vigil is described as 'the mother of all vigils' in the Roman Missal
Catholic News Service

Pope Francis decries 'vile' attack on Syrian refugees

The Pontiff condemned an attack on a bus depot near Aleppo
Associated Press

Benedict XVI celebrates 90th birthday with beer

The retired pope was joined by his brother, Mgr Georg Ratzinger, at the celebration
Associated Press

Morning Catholic must-reads: 17/04/17

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

Risen Christ calls all to follow him on path to life, Pope says

Francis urges Christians to be instruments of Christ's outreach to victims of war, famine and loneliness
Catholic News Service

Pope urges Catholics to 'break down the walls of sterile pessimism' at Easter Vigil

Francis denounces injustices that 'crucify' human dignity
Associated Press

Pope washes the feet of 12 prisoners at Holy Thursday Mass

'This isn't a folkloric ceremony,' Francis tells inmates
Junno Arocho Esteves

Cause of Fr Jacques Hamel is officially opened

The Archbishop of Rouen announced the news at a Chrism Mass
Staff Reporter