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Britain stands with persecuted Christians, prime minister affirms
Easter is a perfect time to take note of all that Christianity has done for Great Britain and to support... Read more
For Bishop Davies, 'British values' come from human dignity, not politicians
It is more important than ever for the British people to hear about Jesus Christ, who reveals the dignity and... Read more
For Pope Francis, Good Friday shrouded in grief over persecuted Christians
Both Pope Francis' Good Friday service at the Vatican and the Stations of the Cross held at the Colosseum later... Read more
In Ukraine, Churches confront fearsome suffering
Bishop Bronislaw Bernacki of Odessa-Simferopol was stunned by the Russian annexation of Crimea and the subsequent war in eastern Ukraine. Read more
In open letter, 500 British priests ask Synod to stand firm on Church teaching
In an unusual move, nearly 500 British priests signed an open letter urging the fathers of the upcoming Synod on... Read more
A 'wee movie with a big message' for the people of Scotland
Scottish Archbishop Leo Cushley of St Andrews & Edinburgh is launching a new promo film across social media as he... Read more
London Catholic school believes government order threatens its identity
A prestigious Catholic school in London fears that altering its admissions criteria – as it was ordered to do by... Read more
Catholics in England gather to pray for Richard III, one of their own
In preparation for the reinterment of the remains of Richard III, a 15th century English king whose body was only... Read more
New bishop in England looks forward to proclaiming Christ 'with God's help'
On Saturday, Pope Francis appointed Bishop Richard Moth of the British military diocese as Bishop of Arundel and Brighton, where... Read more
Vatican offers solidarity for victims of Alps plane crash
After a Germanwings Airbus carrying 150 people crashed Tuesday in the French Alps, the Holy See has assured the Pope's... Read more
German prelate breaks rank with Cardinal Marx, insists on fidelity to Rome
A German cardinal has publicly opposed the words of two other German bishops who have suggested that the nation’s Church... Read more
A new hope: the Church of Naples after Pope Francis' visit
Pope Francis’ visit to Naples on Saturday fostered the commitment of the local Church to combat corruption and to continue... Read more
Saint's relic with miraculous tendencies does it again for Pope Francis
While Pope Francis was giving some advice to the religious, priests and seminarians of Naples on Saturday, a miracle occurred:... Read more
Nuns watching soap operas and the 'terrorism' of gossip: Pope Francis and Naples' religious
In a wide-ranging, off-the-cuff speech to priests and religious in Naples, Pope Francis addressed various challenges of consecrated life, emphasizing... Read more
Prison bars aren't stronger than God's love, Pope says to inmates
During his one-day trip to Naples, Pope Francis made a stop at the local prison where he reminded inmates that... Read more
A feisty Pope Francis slams corruption, unemployment in Naples
Addressing the crowds in Naples' notorious outskirts of Scampia, Pope Francis gave a verbal slap to corrupt leaders who exploit... Read more
'It's time to surrender,' Pope tells crime-ridden Naples
Pope Francis told the people of Naples – a city ravaged by crime and mafia violence – that change is... Read more
An 11,000-mile pilgrimage to see Pope Francis in Philadelphia
How far would you travel to see the Pope? For one family in Argentina, seven months and 11,000 miles is... Read more
Dante's biggest fans? The 'poet of popes' and his legacy at the Vatican
With this year marking the 750th anniversary of Dante Alighieri’s birth, the Vatican is taking a closer look the author... Read more
Children of gay and lesbian parents write letter of support to Dolce, Gabbana
The designers behind luxury Italian fashion label Dolce & Gabbana triggered a barrage of controversy after expressing support for traditional... Read more
