Pope Francis

Prayer to St Michael makes resurgence in response to abuse crisis

Several bishops are recommending saying the prayer against the power of Satan
Carol Zimmermann

Pope Francis calls for a youth synod 'anointed by hope'

Pope Francis said hope 'shatters that conformism which says 'it’s always been done like this’'
Courtney Grogan/CNA

Morning Catholic must-reads: 03/10/18

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Luke Coppen

'Do you speak to your guardian angel?' asks Pope Francis

Christians should heed God's command to 'be attentive and obey' their guardian angel, the Pope said
Junno Arocho Esteves

5 bishops who could move the youth synod

The debate over the final wording of the document could prove even more contentious than the synod in 2015
Ed Condon/CNA

Holy See-China agreement draws criticism from US religious freedom advocates

The deal concedes too much to an oppressive government, activists have said
Kevin J. Jones/CNA

For Austrian cardinal, female deacons an 'open question'

The cardinal said he would 'perhaps one day' ordain women deacons
Anian Christoph Wimmer/CNA

Holy See, China continue to negotiate situation of underground bishops

The Vatican hopes to convince Beijing to recognise a dozen 'underground' bishops by December
Catholic News Agency

Morning Catholic must-reads: 01/10/18

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Luke Coppen

Pope Francis: Pray the rosary daily for Church's protection from Satan

Pope urges faithful to end the rosary with the prayer to St Michael the Archangel
Catholic News Agency