New chief executive announced in Rome

Negotiations ongoing for release of Fr Kumar

Many killed in attack in Central African Republic

"My diocese no longer exists.” Chaldean Archbishop Shimoun Emil Nona of Mosul speaks of the dispersing of Christians from the city as militant Islamist cement their hold.   “In keeping with a long, shadowy, legacy of antipathy, justices who happen to be Catholics… are branded and bullied by a group who only succeed in providing…

Irish religious orders engaged in making altar breads face being forced out of their work by cheap imports and shifting religious realities in Ireland, it has been revealed. Traditionally the work of contemplative and enclosed orders, the production of altar breads has seen those orders as the main suppliers of hosts to parishes, chaplains and…

The Church of England’s vote in favour of ordaining women bishops has been described by a Catholic prelate as “a difficult moment” for relations with the Catholic Church. Speaking after the July 14 vote at York University which saw the General Synod vote by 37 to 2, with one abstention, in favour of female prelates,…

A sensation at the World Cup and a hero to Tourette’s sufferers for his rising above that syndrome has credited his success to the power of his faith. Tim Howard, goalkeeper with the US soccer team, became a pundits’ favourite during the Brazil tournament for his athleticism, not least during America’s final match against Belgium…

Caution urged in attributing quotes to Pontiff

Secretary of State travels to Mexico

President Michael D. Higgins has named Br Kevin Crowley, founder of the Capuchin Day Centre as his ‘Dublin hero’ in a new interview. Responding to a series of questions on his favourite aspects of the capital for a ‘Best of Dublin 2014’ feature in Hot Press magazine, President Higgins identified his best sources of fashion…