Holy See

'Clarification is gravely needed': international priests' association gives support to dubia

The Confraternities of Catholic Clergy said the dubia would help to clear up confusion
Dan Hitchens

What I saw in the megachurches

American Evangelical churches pack in more than 2,000 worshippers every week. Our parishes have much to learn from them
Stephen Bullivant

Council of German bishops endorses Communion for the remarried

The group did not include Cardinal Gerhard Müller, who has said the practice is against God's law
Staff Reporter

Cardinal Müller: Communion for the remarried is against God’s law

The cardinal said that nobody, not even a pope, could change the teaching reaffirmed by St John Paul II
Staff Reporter

A key principle for the era of Francis and Trump: rulers are not above the law

The Church is not a democracy in the usual sense, but it is a society governed by law
Fr Alexander Lucie-Smith

Morning Catholic must-reads: 01/02/17

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

Iraqi patriarch: Fast track for Christian refugees will fuel tensions

Once President Trump's 'travel ban' is lifted, refugees fleeing to America due to religious persecution will be prioritised
Carol Glatz

Morning Catholic must-reads: 31/01/17

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

Religious leaders condemn shooting at Quebec mosque

Pope Francis met with Cardinal Gerald Lacroix, the Archbishop of Quebec, in Rome today
Catholic News Service

Pope Francis concerned by 'haemorrhage' of priests and nuns from Church

The Pontiff told participants at a Vatican event on religious life that the loss of clergy is weakening the Church
Associated Press