Pope Francis

The saint who rode into battle armed only with a crucifix

St Lawrence of Brindisi put all the strength of his heart, soul and mind into both his interior life and outward activities

Fr John Zuhlsdorf

Teenager to be canonised during youth synod

Nunzio Sulprizio will be declared a saint alongside Oscar Romero and Paul VI

Catholic News Service

Pope Francis accepts resignation of bishop accused of abusing seminarians

Bishop Pineda's resignation comes as separate allegations build up against Cardinal McCarrick

Christopher R. Altieri

Pope accepts resignation of bishop accused of sexual and financial misconduct

Bishop Juan José Pineda is an auxiliary to Cardinal Maradiaga, one of the Pope's closest confidantes

Riverdance to perform for Pope Francis at World Meeting of Families

The 'Festival of Families' will be a two-hour spectacle of music and dance

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Exorcist who was spiritual director to Pope Francis dies aged 102

Fr Carlos Aldunate SJ taught the young Jorge Mario Bergoglio in 1960

How pride became a virtue

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