Holy See

Cardinal-designate says his appointment is a 'gesture of love' for Syria's martyrs

Mario Zenari has served as the Pope's representative in war-torn Syria since 2008
Catholic News Service

Venezuela opposition scrap protest march in response to Vatican diplomacy

The opposition alliance also tentatively welcomed the release of four jailed activists and agreed to delay a symbolic trial of President Maduro
Associated Press

New bishop appointed in Guam following suspension of archbishop over abuse allegations

A new civil lawsuit has been filed against Archbishop Anthony Apuron, who was suspended in June
Associated Press

Vatican official explains limits of eucharistic sharing

Cardinal Kurt Koch acknowledged the difficulties faced by Catholic-Lutheran married couples unable to share the sacrament of Communion
Catholic News Service

The Pope's visit to Sweden was historic, but the gulf between Catholicism and Lutheranism is wider than ever

Schism is the worst of sins and we must all work our hardest for reconciliation
Fr Alexander Lucie-Smith

The Vatican is reforming its communications - and so must our parishes

Lancaster is an example of one diocese using the internet to reach more people
Fr Alexander Lucie-Smith

Nun tells of people's 'cries of fear' during latest earthquake in Italy

The strongest earthquake to hit the country in 36 years has displaced 15,000 people as well as destroying homes and churches
Associated Press

Oldest medieval crucifix in St Peter's Basilica restored

The crucifix dating back to the 1300s will be shown to the public for the first time after fifteen months of restoration work
Catholic News Service

New NHS prenatal test for Down's syndrome provokes backlash from doctors

300 doctors have signed a letter objecting to the new test amid fears its introduction is 'on economic grounds'
Simon Caldwell

In Rome, personal attacks are replacing debate

A new mode of Vatican rhetoric, characterised by assertions and attacks, is one of the greatest contrasts with the past 35 years
Fr Raymond de Souza