Ireland: Government report finds a staggering 9,000 children died in church-run mother-and-baby homes
The 3,000-page report described the emotional and even physical abuse some women were subjected to…
Report criticises Catholic Church leader for protecting sex abusers at expense of children
Photo: Cardinal Vincent Nichols The report criticises the most senior Catholic leader in England and…
Pope announces a consistory for the creation of 13 new cardinals including Mgr Mario Grech, Gozo’s first ever cardinal
The Church will have thirteen new Cardinals. Nine of them are younger than 80 and…
Blessed Carlo Acutis’ tomb closed after extended time of public veneration
The glass that has allowed pilgrims to view Blessed Carlo Acutis has been permanently covered…
Australian police probe alleged Vatican funds transfer amid former Cardinal George Pell trial
Australian police are investigating the alleged transfer of Vatican funds to Australia amid the prosecution…
Carlo Acutis: Italian teenager could be youngest contemporary saint
An Italian teenager who used the internet to spread his faith is on a path…
‘It’s a miracle!’ Re-appearance of Virgin Mary image gathers worshippers across Mexico
It is not unusual for enthusiasts to look for ‘miraculous’ signs in relation to ‘bleeding’…
Vatican cardinal resigns in wake of London property investigation
One of the Vatican’s most powerful cardinals has resigned suddenly amid an ongoing investigation into…
The views in the past that have condemned all sex and pleasure “have caused enormous harm” – Pope Francis
Pope Francis called the pleasures of eating food and having sex “simply divine” in a…
Pope set to make first trip outside Rome since Italy’s lockdown began
Pope Francis is set to make what would be his first visit outside Rome since Italy was put…