Pope Francis

Pope Francis: Mercy opens the door to understanding the mystery of God

Christians have a duty to forgive others, Francis told the faithful
Junno Arocho Esteves

Cardinal Nicora, expert in law and finance, dies at 80

The cardinal served the Church with 'unique expertise', Pope Francis said
Catholic News Service

Morning Catholic must-reads: 25/04/17

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

Papal visit a sign of Pope's closeness to Egypt's Christians, says Vatican

During his time Egypt, Francis will not use an armoured car and will travel among crowds in a golf cart
Catholic News Service

Laity conference in Rome raises concerns over Amoris Laetitia

Six scholars gave talks on aspects of Amoris Laetitia and its aftermath
Desmond O'Grady

Italian bishop granted early retirement after begging to return to missionary work

Bishop Gianfranco Todisco asked to be sent 'to the farthest, most disadvantaged' diocese
Catholic News Service

Virginia bishops praise governor for commuting death sentence

The bishops said they have a 'profound respect for the sanctity of every human life'
Catholic News Service

Pope Francis meets sister of Fr Jacques Hamel at service for modern martyrs

Fr Hamel was murdered by ISIS terrorists as he celebrated Mass in his Normandy church
Associated Press

Morning Catholic must-reads: 24/04/17

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

PODCAST: What next for the endangered Christians of Syria and Egypt?

Find out what's really happening in the Catholic Church
Madeleine Teahan