Pope Francis

Religious orders at war

for the jesuits of zaragoza, 1555 was a challenging year. according to one chronicler, the “religious orders in the city ... gathered togeth...
Jonathan Wright

Fine art: South American art emerges through the cracks

under the same sun: art from latin america today south london gallery, until september 11 in what remains of middle-class argentina, everyon...
Miguel Cullen

Louisiana bishop calls for aid after 'worst US natural disaster since Hurricane Sandy'

Bishop Robert Muench has met 'countless' victims at three evacuation shelters amid Louisiana's historic floods
Catholic News Service

Pope Francis thanks Church in Poland for hosting World Youth Day

The Pope says he was encouraged by Polish Catholics' 'strong faith' and 'unwavering hope'
Staff Reporter

Five states file lawsuit over Obama administration's transgender regulations

A number of Republican-led states oppose new rules around transgender rights which could go against some doctors' religious beliefs
Associated Press

The Church must stop turning its back on older people who have religious vocations

Most religious communities and congregations will only accept candidates for the religious life into their thirties
Fr Matthew Pittam

Pope leads 11,000 pilgrims praying rosary for Italy earthquake victims

The magnitude six earthquake which struck in the early hours of Wednesday has left many dead
Cindy Wooden

Earthquake in central Italy leaves many dead

An Amatrice parish priest described the earthquake as an 'immense tragedy'
Associated Press

New Bishop of Memphis appointed by Pope

Auxiliary Bishop Martin Holley of Washington will replace Bishop J Terry Steib
Catholic News Service

New Mexico's bishops oppose governor's plan to reinstate death penalty

Republican Gov Susana Martinez said she will push for reinstatement during the 2017 legislative session
Catholic News Service