Pope Francis

Cardinal Müller’s balancing act

The Vatican doctrinal chief may be a hard taskmaster, but he has an instinct for finding common ground. Can he heal the Church’s divisions?
Fr Mark Drew

Ten stories to watch in 2017

A guide to the stories that will be making headlines in 2017
The Catholic Herald

Texan judge blocks regulation requiring Catholic hospitals to provide gender transition services

The judge rejected the regulation because plantiffs would be forced to violate their religious beliefs
Associated Press

Pope Francis: 'Prison conditions must be humane'

At his general audience, the Pope prayed for prisoners killed in recent riots in Brazil
Associated Press

Let's remember the prophecy of Benedict XVI as we begin the New Year

In 1970 Joseph Ratzinger predicted the Church's declining influence in the world
Francis Phillips

Church in Kerala state forms support group for transgender people

The Church 'has a big role to play' in the pastoral care of the transgender community, according to the priest in charge of the outreach programme
Catholic News Service

Diocese opens sainthood cause for Ohio woman renowned for healing gifts

It was standing-room-only at the Mass to officially open the cause for Rhoda Wise
Catholic News Service

Don't fall for fake Pope quotes on Islam, says Vatican

Widely shared quotes in which Francis calls for a merger of Christianity and Islam are 'invented', says spokesman
Associated Press

Leonardo Boff: 'Pope Francis may soon allow Brazil to have married priests'

The Liberation Theologian said the Pope wants to fulfil a request made by Brazil's bishops
Associated Press

Morning Catholic must-reads: 03/01/17

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