Holy See

Cardinal Müller’s balancing act

The Vatican doctrinal chief may be a hard taskmaster, but he has an instinct for finding common ground. Can he heal the Church’s divisions?
Fr Mark Drew

Ten stories to watch in 2017

A guide to the stories that will be making headlines in 2017
The Catholic Herald

Pope Francis: 'Prison conditions must be humane'

At his general audience, the Pope prayed for prisoners killed in recent riots in Brazil
Associated Press

Diocese opens sainthood cause for Ohio woman renowned for healing gifts

It was standing-room-only at the Mass to officially open the cause for Rhoda Wise
Catholic News Service

Don't fall for fake Pope quotes on Islam, says Vatican

Widely shared quotes in which Francis calls for a merger of Christianity and Islam are 'invented', says spokesman
Associated Press

Priest jailed for smuggling arms to Palestinian militants dies aged 94

Monsignor Hilarion Capucci had a history of activism linked to Middle East conflicts
Associated Press

Morning Catholic must-reads: 03/01/17

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

Pope urges bishops to show 'zero tolerance' for child abuse

Francis writes to world's bishops on the feast of the Holy Innocents
Associated Press

Order of Malta leader professes loyalty to Pope Francis amid Vatican investigation

Fra' Matthew Festing said the Order would follow the Pope at this 'complex and difficult time'
Staff Reporter

Let's build peace every day in 2017, says Pope Francis

Say 'no' to hatred and violence and 'yes' to fraternity and reconciliation, urges Pontiff
Carol Glatz