Holy See

Francis to pray for modern-day martyrs at island basilica

The Pope will celebrate a Liturgy of the Word in memory of the martyrs of the 20th and 21st centuries on Easter Saturday
Catholic News Service

Morning Catholic must-reads: 13/04/17

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

Pope makes 13 appointments to Vatican Secretariat for Communications

Jesuit Father James Martin and Michael Warsaw, CEO of EWTN Global Catholic Network, will join in an advisory capacity
Carol Glatz

Vatican stamps mark Benedict XVI's birthday and Fatima apparitions

The Philatelic and Numismatic Office said the stamp sheet celebrating Benedict's birthday is an 'affectionate tribute'
Catholic News Service

Pope Francis opens free laundrette for homeless

The laundrette, near the Vatican, is free to use and has six washing machines and dryers
Associated Press

Syrian nun honoured by US government says missile strikes are a step backwards for peace

Sister Carolin Tahhan Fachakh was recognised as a Woman of Courage last month
Catholic News Service

Fatima seers are holy because of virtue, not visions, cardinal says

A consistory will take place on April 20 to approve the canonisations of Blesseds Francisco and Jacinta Marto
Junno Arocho Esteves

Judge says doctors can withdraw baby's life support against parents' wishes

Mr Justice Francis ruled that doctors could remove life support from eight-month old Charlie Gard
Staff Reporter

Pope Francis calls consistory to approve canonisation of Fatima seers

The consistory to approve the canonisation of Blesseds Francisco and Jacinta Marto will take place on April 20
Staff Reporter

Franciscan superiors ask Pope Francis to allow brothers to be elected leaders

The superiors discussed the matter with the Pontiff on April 10 to discuss the steps being taken to 'create communion among the different orders of the Franciscan family'
Cindy Wooden