Pope Francis

Morning Catholic must-reads: 22/10/18

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

Cardinal Wuerl’s resignation was accepted, but he remains in place

There is every sign to believe he will remain a major power-broker

Michael Warren Davis

St John Paul II’s challenge for the synod

'Do not be afraid of the love that places clear demands on people,' John Paul wrote

Fr Raymond de Souza

Viganò tells Ouellet: Yes, the Vatican had detailed proof of McCarrick’s wrongdoing

Archbishop Viganò says the Vatican had documentary evidence, but that officials either failed to act or were prevented from doing so

Britain rediscovers the rosary

There is a resurgence of Marian piety in Britain after an ebb of more than half a century

Pennsylvania abuse investigation will include Ukrainian archeparchy

A former official said that, to the best of his knowledge, the archeparchy has never had a reported case of abuse

Christopher R. Altieri

Morning Catholic must-reads: 19/10/18

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

Pope Francis says he is open to visiting North Korea

The remark was made to South Korea's president, Moon Jae-in

Junno Arocho Esteves

Get real: What young religious hope to hear from the youth synod

Like other young people, they yearn for clarity, authenticity and truth

Let’s not pretend Catholic life is easy

We’re never truly alone with God but it’s perfectly normal to feel like you are, because I often do, too