Pope Francis

‘The Holy See was around before the EU existed’

ten years ago, the british embassy to the holy see seemed as if it was on its way out. the ambassador arrived in rome via ryanair with no on...

No, Benedict XVI hasn’t been brainwashed

when i was in rome at the end of may, benedict xvi issued an important statement in response to scurrilous material published on the interne...

The year of living mercifully

last summer, i saw a notice in the catholic press about pope francis’s desire to commission priests, possessing the approval of their bishop...

Mgr Charles M Mangan

Will Gore: Boxer striking a blow for unity

the new football season is nearly upon us and with it will come the renewal of one of sport’s most toxic rivalries. glasgow rangers have bee...

In brief

venezuelans to ask the vatican for help venezuela’s president has agreed to accept mediation from the vatican after a plea from opposition l...

Neocats co-founder dies aged 85

pope francis has offered his condolences after the death of carmen hernández, the co-founder of the neocatechumenal way. the pope urged...

New rules issued for contemplative women

pope francis has issued a series of new regulations to help contemplative women religious renew their life and mission in the church and the...

Pope deplores ISIS murder of French priest at Mass

pope francis has condemned the “absurd violence” in rouen, northern france, where a priest was killed at mass on tuesday by two armed men. f...

Signatories to Amoris letter named

the names of 45 priests and theologians who are asking for a clarification of amoris laetitia have been disclosed. the national catholic rep...

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