Pope Francis has approved a miracle needed to make Cardinal John Henry Newman, a prominent Anglican convert, a saint. Francis's predecessor, Pope Benedict XVI, beatified Cardinal Newman during a visi...
Pope Francis is being accused by survivors of just saying 'words' in his latest attempts to tackle the issue of clergy abuse. Pope Francis is being accused by survivors of just saying 'words' in his ...
The Pope has begged for God's forgiveness as he called for firm action in pursuing justice for church abuse victims in Ireland. On the second day of his historic Irish visit, Francis said the crimes ...
Pope Francis has blessed a couple in northeast England on their golden wedding anniversary. The pair are celebrating 50 years together.Bill and Ann Hurley worship at of St Mary's Catholic Church in...
Pope Francis has called neglecting family by not visiting them for a long time a "mortal sin". The pontiff made the comment in his weekly address in St Peter's Square, in the first of two talks affir...
Pope Francis has canonised the first married couple declaring the parents of the beloved St Therese of Lisieux saints in their own right. The Holy Father's aim is to provide a role model family that ...
The Pope has sent his condolences to the funeral of Irish Bishop Edward Daly, who died aged 82. Bishop Daly made headlines worldwide when he raised a blood-soaked handkerchief and guided the body of ...
Pope Francis has called yesterday's attack on a Jerusalem synagogue 'unacceptable'. Five people, including a rabbi from London, were killed when two Palestinians stormed the building with knives and ...
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 ...
The Pope's sent a message of support to the people of Glasgow as it comes to terms with Friday's helicopter crash. In a letter sent to the Archbishop of Glasgow, the Apostolic Nuncio Archbishop Anton...
Pope Francis could make a short day trip to Scotland in September, it has been claimed. It's understood the pontiff has pencilled in a trip to coincide with the signing of a charter which would call ...
A parish priest from East Kilbride has been appointed as the new Bishop of Galloway. Fr. William Nolan is currently priest of Our Lady of Lourdes, East Kilbride, and Vicar General of the Diocese of M...
Day for Life is celebrated annually by the Catholic Church in Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales. It is a day dedicated to raising awareness about the meaning and value of human life at every stage...
Pope Francis has sent a letter expressing his sympathy and letting victims of severe flooding in parts of northern England. Bishop Michael Campbell from the Diocese of Lancaster told Premier's News...
Pope Francis has expressed his compassion for critically-ill 10 month old Charlie Gard and his parents. He said the parents should be allowed to do anything they can to get treatment for the baby boy...
Pope Francis will visit Ireland in 2018, the Irish Prime Minister says. Enda Kenny said he was "glad" the pontiff would visit the country for the World Meeting of Families in August 2018.In May this ...
The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland has invited Pope Francis to the UK. During a historic private audience with the pontiff on Friday Rt Revd John Chalmers said the Holy F...
The Pope has posted his condolences on Twitter to the family of Charlie Gard after he died yesterday. In his tweet, he said, "I entrust little Charlie to the Father and pray for his parents and all t...
The Pope has joined people around the world sending condolences to the family of Alfie Evans who died on Saturday morning. Pope Francis, who met Mr Evans after he flew to Rome, said on Twitter: "I am...
Pope Francis has prayed that the Catholic Church in East Anglia may be a source of revitalisation, as the region's Diocese celebrates its 40th anniversary. The pontiff offered his personal support ah...
