Pope Francis

Cardinals oppose 'perverse' plan to open a McDonald's in Vatican City

Cardinal Elio Sgreccia spoke out about the proposed opening of the branch in sight of St Peter's Square
Staff Reporter

Jesuits called to reconcile humanity with God, new superior says

Jesuit Father Arturo Sosa Abascal was elected last week
Catholic News Service

Memorial marking where Moses saw Promised Land reopens in Jordan

The restored Memorial of Moses on Mount Nebo has reopened after nearly a decade
Dale Gavlak

Colombian bishops urge government and rebels to commit to ceasefire

A new peace deal is to be negotiated after voters rejected an agreement that would have formally ended the long-running war between the government and Farc
Catholic News Service

Suspect arrested over abduction and murder of two priests in Mexico

The bodies of Fr Alejo Nabor Jimenez and Fr Alfredo Suarez de la Cruz were found by a roadside outside the city of Poza Rica last month
Associated Press

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Luke Coppen

Young martyr a symbol of hope for Mexico's priests, official says

St Jose Sanchez del Rio was canonised with six other new saints on Sunday
Catholic News Service

'Society marginalises the elderly,' Pope tells audience of grandparents

Francis spoke about the value of older people, describing them as 'a precious treasure', at an audience with more than 7,000 people
Catholic News Service

In World Food Day message, Pope criticises 'ruinous' impact of GM foods

The Pope said that we mustn't ignore the 'cycle of the seasons'
Staff Reporter

Vatican sends emergency funding to Haiti following Hurricane Matthew devastation

The donation of $100,000 is a 'concrete expression of Pope Francis's spiritual closeness and fatherly support'
Catholic News Service