Holy See

Merkel appeals to Egypt's Muslims to show solidarity with persecuted Christians

A spokesman for Chancellor Angela Merkel condemned the suicide bombings that killed 45 people on Sunday
Associated Press

Morning Catholic must-reads: 11/04/17

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

Egypt bombings won't stop Pope's visit for peace, says Vatican

The deadly bombings at two churches on Palm Sunday came weeks before Pope Francis is scheduled to visit the country
Catholic News Service

Pope gives young people three missions ahead of synod next year

Pope Francis said that the Church needed to hear the voices of young people
Catholic News Service

Morning Catholic must-reads: 10/04/17

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

Church leaders in Syria condemn 'disturbing' US air strikes

Patriarch Younan and other Catholic leaders said Donald Trump's decision was hasty
Catholic News Service

Pope to wash feet of inmates at mafia 'turncoat' prison on Holy Thursday

The Vatican said that the Mass would be 'strictly private' for security reasons
Associated Press

Papal envoy praises 'special spiritual climate' at Medjugorje

Archbishop Henryk Hoser said the 'biggest miracle' was the hundreds of confessions taking place every day
Catholic News Service

Jesuit priest to be beatified in Ireland next month

The beatification of Fr John Sullivan SJ will be the first ever held in Ireland
Staff Reporter

A thriving Church amid the tragedy of Nigeria

Why the Catholic Church in Africa has flourished: unflinching fidelity to the teachings of Christ
Obianuju Ekeocha