Pope Francis

Vatican stamps mark Benedict XVI's birthday and Fatima apparitions

The Philatelic and Numismatic Office said the stamp sheet celebrating Benedict's birthday is an 'affectionate tribute'
Catholic News Service

Accompany those entrusted to you, Cardinal Nichols urges priests

The cardinal addressed priests and lay people during the annual Chrism Mass at Westminster Cathedral yesterday
Madeleine Teahan

Christians need more protection, warns bishop in Egypt

Bishop Kyrillos William of Assiut said churches were 'too little prepared' for future attacks
John Pontifex

Pope Francis opens free laundrette for homeless

The laundrette, near the Vatican, is free to use and has six washing machines and dryers
Associated Press

Fatima seers are holy because of virtue, not visions, cardinal says

A consistory will take place on April 20 to approve the canonisations of Blesseds Francisco and Jacinta Marto
Junno Arocho Esteves

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Luke Coppen

Judge says doctors can withdraw baby's life support against parents' wishes

Mr Justice Francis ruled that doctors could remove life support from eight-month old Charlie Gard
Staff Reporter

Bishop Declan Lang reiterates call for complete abolition of the death penalty

The bishop said that every execution is a violation of the innate dignity of the human person
Madeleine Teahan

Pope Francis calls consistory to approve canonisation of Fatima seers

The consistory to approve the canonisation of Blesseds Francisco and Jacinta Marto will take place on April 20
Staff Reporter

Franciscan superiors ask Pope Francis to allow brothers to be elected leaders

The superiors discussed the matter with the Pontiff on April 10 to discuss the steps being taken to 'create communion among the different orders of the Franciscan family'
Cindy Wooden