Pope Francis

Pope Francis: Martin Luther wanted to 'renew the Church, not divide her'

The Pope told a delegation of Lutherans that this was a matter of 'sincere contrition' for Christians today
Staff Reporter

Morning Catholic must-reads: 19/01/17

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Luke Coppen

Pope Francis: 'Prayer brings hope in most troubling times'

At his weekly general audience, Pope Francis reflected upon the importance and power of prayer
Catholic News Service

Tremors felt in Rome as three large earthquakes hit central Italy

Schools in the Italian capital have been evacuated as a precaution
Associated Press

Pope baptises babies born in Italian earthquake zone

The Pope celebrated the sacrament of baptism in a private ceremony in the chapel of his residence
Junno Arocho Esteves

Vatican rejects Order of Malta's criticism of investigation

In a statement, the Holy See 'reaffirmed its confidence' in the commission appointed to investigate the order
Associated Press

Order of Malta leader: 'Vatican investigators have conflict of interest'

Fra' Matthew Festing defended his actions in a letter to the order's membership
Associated Press

Morning Catholic must-reads: 17/01/17

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Luke Coppen

Christian witness requires action, Pope says during parish visit

The Pontiff spent more than three hours at the parish of St Mary in the Setteville area of Rome
Cindy Wooden

Cardinal Caffarra: the dubia matter because people's salvation is at stake

The cardinal said that clarification was necessary because bishops were differing in their interpretations
Staff Reporter