Pope Francis

Remains of US chaplain who died saving others at Pearl Harbor to be flown home

Fr Aloysius Schmitt, the first US chaplain to be killed in the Second World War, had a ship named in his honour
Catholic News Service

Five magnificent shrines to St Michael from around the world

Here are some of the most intriguing shrines to visit on St Michael's feast day
Fr Matthew Pittam

Amoris Laetitia will inspire new 'comprehensive plan for marriage and family life', say US bishops

Bishops in the US say they are taking time to understand the Pope's apostolic exhortation on marriage and the family
Catholic News Service

Vatican spokesman expresses concern about North Korea's nuclear programme

Following North Korea's fifth nuclear test, the Vatican fears for stability in the region
Catholic News Service

Pope Francis condemns bombardment of Aleppo

The Pope decried the assault on Syria at his general audience after another night of heavy bombing in Aleppo
Associated Press

Charity to sell cars used by the Pope to raise funds for Syrian refugees

The vehicles were used to transport the Pontiff during his visit to Poland in July
Associated Press

California bishops urge voters to reject the death penalty

Bishops in California and New Mexico have urged voters to resist attempts to reinstate the death penalty
Catholic News Service

Vatican: Georgia visit prevents Pope Francis from attending funeral of Shimon Peres

The Israeli Foreign Ministry had announced the Pope was expected to attend Friday's funeral in Israel
Staff Reporter

Morning Catholic must-reads: 28/09/16

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

Colombian peace agreement is start of change, says Vatican official

Cardinal Pietro Parolin was speaking hours before the government and Farc rebels signed a historic peace deal
Catholic News Service