Pope Francis

There can be no doubt that Fr Jacques Hamel died a martyr's death

The Church today is living in a time of saints, and of martyrs, and I suspect we shall see rather more of both in the coming weeks and years

WYD 2016: Moments of noisy celebration and quiet contemplation in Kraków

Amid all the excitement at the start of World Youth Day, there have been opportunities for profound reflection

WYD 2016: 'Spread message of divine mercy,' Kraków cardinal says at opening Mass

St John Paul II's former secretary preached to more than 200,000 pilgrims on Tuesday

Catholic News Service

Normandy church attackers gave 'sermon' in Arabic before killing priest, says eyewitness

A nun who escaped the church in in Saint-Etienne-du-Rouvray said the terrorists filmed themselves before killing Fr Jacques Hamel

Associated Press

One person detained in Normandy church attack investigation

An Italian politician is urging Pope Francis to put the slain French priest, Fr Jacques Hamel, on a fast track to sainthood

Associated Press

WYD 2016: Security high as young Catholics await Pope Francis in Poland

Pope Francis is scheduled to arrive at World Youth Day on Wednesday

Associated Press

Pope Francis condemns 'horrific' murder of priest in France

Francis has expressed 'pain and horror for this absurd violence', the Vatican spokesman has said

Associated Press

Normandy attacker 'was on probation and tried to get to Syria twice', officials say

French prosecutors have named Adel Kermiche, 19, as one of the two attackers who stormed a church and killed Fr Jacques Hamel

Pope to nuns: 'It's OK to use social media, but don't let it distract from your vocation'

The Pope said smartphones and computers offer 'useful help', but should not 'become an obstacle'

Associated Press

Poles arrest man for possession of explosives days before World Youth Day

A spokesman for prosecutors in Lodz said that 'small amounts of explosives, not sufficient to make an explosion' were found on the man

Associated Press