Pope Francis

A key principle for the era of Francis and Trump: rulers are not above the law

The Church is not a democracy in the usual sense, but it is a society governed by law
Fr Alexander Lucie-Smith

Morning Catholic must-reads: 01/02/17

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

Pope Francis: 'Jesus sought the people, not popularity'

Jesus Christ is 'always in the midst of the people', the Pope said at Mass in his residence
Catholic News Service

Religious leaders continue to criticise President Trump's ban on refugees

The memorandum suspends the entire US refugee resettlement programme for 120 days
Catholic News Service

Iraqi patriarch: Fast track for Christian refugees will fuel tensions

Once President Trump's 'travel ban' is lifted, refugees fleeing to America due to religious persecution will be prioritised
Carol Glatz

Morning Catholic must-reads: 31/01/17

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

Religious leaders condemn shooting at Quebec mosque

Pope Francis met with Cardinal Gerald Lacroix, the Archbishop of Quebec, in Rome today
Catholic News Service

Catholic organisations oppose Trump's plan for US-Mexico border wall

Catholic campaign groups and charities have come out against President Trump's immigrations policies
Catholic News Service

Pope Francis concerned by 'haemorrhage' of priests and nuns from Church

The Pontiff told participants at a Vatican event on religious life that the loss of clergy is weakening the Church
Associated Press

Morning Catholic must-reads: 30/01/17

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Luke Coppen