Pope Francis

Morning Catholic must-reads: 23/11/10

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

In new book, Pope says abuse crisis left him 'stunned'

In a wide-ranging and candid interview the Pope describes crisis as 'a tremendous cloud of filth which darkens everything'

Peter Seewald: 'I know of few young people so alive, so curious and so modern as the Pope'

The German author talks about his hugely anticipated book, Light of the World

The mood around the Ordinariate has changed

Today's press conference about the Ordinariate shows a big shift in mood since last November

Bishops to promote 'new culture of social responsibility' - full text

Bishops' message echoes Cameron's call for a big society

Bishops of England and Wales issue statement on Ordinariate

Read the full text of the bishops' statement on Anglicanorum coetibus

Pope's visit gave us 'new confidence', say bishops

Bishops of England and Wales say the papal visit gave them confidence and strengthened their identity as Catholics

Pope: Church is witnessing a 'springtime of Eucharistic adoration'

Pope Benedict XVI cites as evidence the adoration of 80,000 people at the Hyde Park vigil in September

Morning Catholic must-reads: 16/11/10

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

Hysterical lies about the Pope continue. It may mean he is getting somewhere

If he were not a threat, his enemies would just ignore him