Vatican News

Pope names new deputy Secretary of State

Venezuelan Archbishop Edgar Pena Parra will take up a key role in the Vatican

Pennsylvania report reveals harrowing record of abuse in six dioceses

The long-awaited report contained a searing condemnation of Church officials

Vatican adviser: Pope ‘breaks Catholic traditions whenever he wants’

Fr Thomas Rosica said the Church is now 'ruled by an individual rather than by... its own dictates of tradition plus Scripture'

Fight scandal by giving witness to the Gospel, Pope tells young people

Young people should remember they are part of the Church too, the Pope said

Fight scandal by giving witness to the Gospel, Pope tells young people

Young people should remember they are part of the Church too, the Pope said

Fight scandal by giving witness to the Gospel, Pope says

Young people should remember they are part of the Church too, the Pope said

Canonical reform won't end the abuse crisis. But it can help

Public penance should be the first response. Then let's look at some basic improvements to canon law

A novelist who loved to keep the reader guessing

If you haven't tried Henry James, the master of ambiguity, this summer would be a good time to start

Fr Alexander Lucie-Smith

The Church already has the tools to deal with failing bishops. But will anyone use them?

The Church needs to be willing to act, and use structures already in place

Fr Alexander Lucie-Smith

To start the healing process, the US bishops should consider doing public penance

Whether with a Holy Hour or sackcloth and ashes, prelates can make reparation for the sins of their brother bishops

Dawn Eden Goldstein