no comment Pilgrims descend on Fatima ahead of Pope's visit Mobs of pilgrims began to flock to Fatima to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Marian apparitions and to see Pope Francis who is due to visit between May… 12/05/2017
Vatican Swiss Guard swears in 40 new recruits The world’s oldest standing army has 40 new members after a Swiss Guard swearing-in ceremony at the Vatican. 07/05/2017
Vatican Pope ashamed of "mother of all bombs" name The Pope took offence to the word "mother" being used to describe a deadly weapon. 06/05/2017
Egypt Pope to strengthen ties with Islam during Egypt trip Catholics in Egypt make up less than 1% of the population, but Pope Francis wants to strengthen dialogue between religions. 26/04/2017
Vatican Pope's TED talk calls for humility Pope Francis' surprise TED talk carries a message of warning to the powerful. 26/04/2017
Vatican Pope condemns deadly attack on Syrian convoy in Easter message Referring to the blast near Aleppo which killed more than 100 people, Francis said Syrians were the "victims of a war that does not cease to sow horror and death." 16/04/2017
world news Christians worldwide celebrate Easter Pope Francis has led the world’s Roman Catholics into Easter, urging the faithful not to ignore the plight of immigrants, the poor and other vulnerable people. 16/04/2017
no comment Taxco faithful start Holy Week with flagellation Catholics in the colonial town of Taxco in southern Mexico marked the start of the Holy Week by re-enacting the Passion of Christ. 15/04/2017
Philippines Filipino Catholics perform bloody ritual Hundreds of Catholics in the Philippines are celebrating the pre-Easter festival Maundy Thursday. 13/04/2017
Vatican Pope opens 'beautiful launderette' for Rome's homeless Rome's homeless can keep their clothes clean courtesy of a new papal initiative 11/04/2017
no comment Palm Sunday in Jerusalem's Holy Sepulchre Worshippers gathered at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem to mark Palm Sunday, waving palm branches during the procession next to the newly restored Tomb of… 10/04/2017
Italy The Armenian Island of Venice The Armenian presence in Europe stretches from London to Larnaca, Lisbon to Lviv; the Armenian Catholic Mkhitarian Congregation is among the most impactful examples of that legacy and this year marks 21/03/2017
Spain Need an App for confession? Confesorgo is here for you! The app tracks the priest closest to you available for a confession 20/03/2017
Vatican Pope may allow married men to become priests Pope Francis has said he is willing to consider ordaining older married men in isolated communities, but has ruled out sweeping changes to the church’s strict rules on celibacy for… 10/03/2017
France France: Catholics lose court case against 'Extramarital' dating website Gleeden Paris court rules against CNAFC in its case against Gleeden. 09/02/2017
world news Australia: data suggests rife rejection of child sex abuse claims in Catholic Church 06/02/2017
Vatican Pope Francis targeted by hate campaign Posters have appeared around Rome accusing the Pontiff of attacking conservative Catholics. The signs, which were quickly covered up by the authorities, were put up by mystery activists during the nig 05/02/2017
Philippines Duterte clashes with the Catholic Church The gloves are off between the president of the Philppines and the Catholic Church as they threaten to come to blows over his hardline war on drugs. 05/02/2017
View Opinion: “Zombie” Apocalypse in the West? French politics has no analogue to America’s alt-right milieu – with its conspiracy theories, talk shows, online trolling, and fake news – that fueled Trump’s campaign. But Fillon’s supporters, too, reject multiculturalism and have responded to their status anxiety by dismissing expertise. 23/01/2017
Philippines Manila mania: why millions hit the streets for the Black Nazarene in The Philippines Huge crowds have come out on the streets of the Philippine capital Manila to honour an iconic statue known as the Black Nazarene. 09/01/2017
Vatican Pope Francis honours persecuted Middle East Christians On the feast of St Stephen, the first Christian martyr, Pope Francis paid tribute to Christians in the Middle East who have clung to their faith during persecution by Islamist… 26/12/2016
Vatican Pope Francis makes Christmas plea for peace Pope Francis delivered words of hope and comfort, alongside pleas for peace, in his Christmas Day address. 25/12/2016
