Pope Francis

Miss Universe donates personal possessions to Caritas

Pia Wurtzbach gave clothes, shoes and dresses to the Catholic charity
Megan Griffiths

'The most beautiful joy of Christmas is inner joy of peace,' Pope tells general audience

At his latest general audience, Francis discussed the 'many splendours' of the baby Jesus
Catholic News Service

Catholic of the Year: The cheerful shepherd

Bishop Philip Egan is on an urgent mission to turn his diocese into a powerhouse of evangelisation
The Catholic Herald

The inside story of the St Mary’s revival

When Francis Campbell was appointed vice-chancellor two years ago, the Catholic university was in crisis. Now revenues are up and so are student numbers
Amy-Jo Crowley

For years Pius XII has been smeared. The BBC retraction shows the tide is turning

Major historians such as Sir Martin Gilbert have demolished the myths first perpetrated by the Soviet Union
William Doino Jr

The West shares the responsibility for Aleppo's tragedy

Fragile countries have collapsed into civil war and flailing politicians have proved incapable of stopping the mayhem
Fr Alexander Lucie-Smith

Pope uses sign language to send Christmas message to deaf Catholics

In the video message, the Pope asks deaf and hearing-impaired people to pray for him
Staff Reporter

Pope Francis criticises self-righteous clerics

The Pope said there is a 'spirit of clericalism' in those priests who 'feel superior and distance themselves from the people'
Catholic News Service

Pope remembers Opus Dei head as 'paternal and generous' witness

Pope Francis has expressed condolences to Opus Dei members following the death of Bishop Javier Echevarria
Catholic News Service

Aleppo Monastery damaged in bombardment, but no injuries reported

A vigil Mass that was due to take place at the monastery had been moved to a different church
John Newton