Pope Francis

Pope backs opposition to Mexico's same-sex marriage proposal

Francis said he supported the protest 'in favour of family and life'

Associated Press

Jesuits prepare to elect new leader

The Society is holding its first general congregation since 2008

Catholic News Service

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Vatican issues new rules for medical panel that judges miracles

Medical experts will no longer be paid in cash and a two-thirds majority will be required to approve miracles

Junno Arocho Esteves

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Pretending to be a saint 'sickens the soul', says Pope Francis

In a homily the Pope said people who seem perfect may actually be suffering from 'osteoporosis of the soul'

Pope tells journalists: do not let your words be used as a weapon

If a person is unjustly slandered, said Francis, they can be 'destroyed forever'

Assisi has run its course. Something more daring is called for

Peaceful people gather to pray for peace – it won't sway those in favour of violence

Fr Alexander Lucie-Smith

China’s evil secret

A Miss World contestant is exposing a practice that the communist regime doesn’t want you to hear about

Benedict Rogers

Tug of war over Amoris

Catholics are divided over how far Francis wants to change Church teaching regarding the remarried. But does he even have the authority to do so?