Pope Francis

Morning Catholic must-reads: 20/09/16

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New British ambassador to the Holy See presents credentials to Pope

Sally Axworthy replaces Nigel Baker as ambassador

Australian bishops ask faithful to reject ageism

The bishops have released a document emphasising that old age will come to us all

Catholic News Service

Pope highlights sanctity of life with Year of Mercy hospital visit

The trip to the babies' ward of Rome's San Giovanni Hospital was part of the Pope's Mercy Fridays activities

Catholic News Service

'Now, more than ever, we need peace in the world,' says Pope ahead of Assisi visit

Francis will pray for peace with leaders of other religions in the Italian town on Tuesday

Associated Press

Morning Catholic must-reads: 19/09/16

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

Pope Francis tells new bishops: the world is tired of 'trendy' priests

The Pope said people can 'sniff out' priests or bishops who are 'lying spellbinders' and 'narcissists'

US presidential election offers the worst choice in 50 years, says archbishop

Archbishop Charles Chaput said the two major candidates were 'deeply flawed' in a lecture at the University of Notre Dame

Catholic News Service

Vatican: arranging an abortion or attempting suicide are obstacles to ordination

Such actions mean a bishop must intervene before a person can be ordained, according to a new document

Morning Catholic must-reads: 16/09/16

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