Most Catholics across the world disagree with church teachings on issues such as divorce, abortion and contraception, according to 2 new polls. Forty percent of A liberal Catholic group is welcoming ...
Persecution of Christians in China is the worst it's been for almost half a century, according to a prominent Chinese pastor and activist. Bob Fu says hundreds of churches continue to be torn down, a...
The Archbishop of Manila baptised 400 children from Manila's slums on Saturday. Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle led the service at Manila Cathedral at which children between two months and 13 years old w...
Visitors will be able to view what is believed to be the stone slab on which Jesus' body was placed after his crucifixion through window carved into a Jerusalem The stone slab was found during excava...
Pope Francis says he knows he's taking a risk by not using his pope mobile but adds at his age he has "little to lose". The Holy Father has given an interview to a Spanish newspaper saying he cannot ...
Pope Francis and the head of the Russian Orthodox Church have exchanged warm words and kisses on the cheek during a brief but historic meeting. Pictures: Ismael Francisco/Cubadebate via APOn the firs...
Pope Francis received a rock concert-like welcome in Mexico as he began a five-day visit to the Latin American country. The Pontiff was greeted by performing mariachis, blue floodlights, a stage and ...
Writing a letter to one of Italy's most well-known atheist which has been published in a national newspaper, the pontiff claims he never attempted to hide anyth Pope Emeritus Benedict the Sixteenth ...
Pope Francis made the comments in a newspaper article in Italy, saying he wants to change the bureaucracy in the Catholic Church. The Pope has branded the Vatican Court narcissistic and self-centred,...
Pope Francis has called for the death penalty to be outlawed internationally, claiming God's commandment "You shall not kill," applies "to both the innocent and The Pontiff's comments come in support...
Pope Francis has called organ donation a "testimony of love for our neighbour" as part of a new campaign encouraging churchgoers to sign onto the Donor Register His comments come as the Catholic Chur...
Several members of the group have a reputation for wanting reform and being outspoken. Pope Francis has formed a panel of eight cardinals to advise him whilst he governs the Roman Catholic ChurchThe ...
Pope Francis has written an introduction to a book by a survivor of clerical sex abuse in which he asks survivors of clerical sexual abuse to forgive the Church The Pope added that he was particularl...
The pontiff canonised 800 martyrs who refused to convert to Islam in the 15th Century. Pope Francis has broken a record for the number of new Saints made in one go.Premier's Marcus Jones has more: (f...
Pope Francis has criticised prisons around the world by saying that conditions must improve to be "worthy of human persons". The Catholic leader made the comments at his weekly general audience at th...
In a message to be read on the 51st World Communications Day, Pope Francis will appeal to the media to end their role in the spread of bad news stories. Addressing those working in media, the Pope sa...
Pontiff's warning comes as Christian charity hosts London conference on Catholic Church's role in tackling poverty. Pope Francis wants the Catholic Church to follow the example of St. Peter and not ...
Pope Francis has warned against the media's temptation to spread false information. The pontiff has suggested disinformation is "probably the greatest damage that the media can do".The Pope's comment...
It is rumoured that the head of the Swiss Guard was considered too strict by the pontiff. However, there has not yet been any official reason given for the decision to remove Col Daniel Anrig.A notic...
The pontiff went on to argue marriage annulments should be made easier, quicker and cheaper. He made the comments to canon law students attending a course at the Church's highest court, the Roman Rot...
