Holy See

Churches and pro-life groups dread any attempt to change the law on abortion

That may be the reason Nadine Dorries felt so let down when she tried to reduce the upper time limit
Francis Phillips

US bishop opens Cause for French founder of Mary's House

Sister Marie de Mandat-Grancey found and rebuilt the house where Mary is believed to have lived in Turkey
Jack Smith

'Top Muslim scholars' seem to be telling us that dialogue with them is a waste of time

If there are any 'moderate Muslims' around, let’s hear from them
William Oddie

Prayer vigil to be held in Circus Maximus on eve of John Paul II beatification

Rome is already making preparations to welcome around two million pilgrims
The Catholic Herald

Morning Catholic must-reads: 27/01/10

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

Pope: Joan of Arc is a model for politicians

Benedict XVI says the French national heroine offers 'a beautiful example of holiness' for people in public life
Cindy Wooden

Lives remembered: Christopher Cviic

Christopher (Krsto) Cviic was born in 1930. He died on December 11 2010, aged 80
Fr Leo Chamberlain

St Joan of Arc - 'an inspiration for public service'

Benedict XVI's weekly catechesis focuses on France's national heroine
The Catholic Herald

Benedict XVI condemns Moscow bombing

Pope expresses 'deep pain' at suicide bombing that killed 35 people
Staff Reporter

The Pope, it seems, has mastered the impenetrable new world of cyberspace

Me? I am still struggling – what on earth is Facebook?
William Oddie