Pope Leo celebrates open-air mass before 700,000 people in Paris
Pope Leo celebrated an open-air mass before an estimated 700,000 people in Paris on Saturday, the centerpiece of his four-day visit to France promoting Catholicism.
‘We live with a big burden’: survivor of abusive Spotlight priest hopes clergyman’s death brings closure
A survivor of abuse by a defrocked Boston priest whose case was featured in the film Spotlight expressed hope that the clergyman’s death in prison will help victims find closure and move forward.
Janet Davies obituary
Janet Davies, who died at 89, devoted her career to international development and ecumenical partnership, working with Christian Aid and advocating for Middle East peace and social justice causes.
Pope Leo urges healing of ‘deep wounds’ before meeting child sexual abuse survivors in France
Pope Leo XIV calls on the Catholic Church to address “deep wounds” and “painful errors” during a France visit, meeting privately with seven survivors of clergy sexual abuse.
‘No one disrespects Our Lady’: fears for Brazil’s patron saint grip country ahead of election
Brazil’s patron saint, Our Lady of Aparecida, has become a contentious issue in the presidential election, with speculation that a far-right candidate might remove her patronage status sparking nationwide concern among Catholics.
The Rev Ian Gregory obituary
Rev Ian Gregory, a former journalist and church minister who launched the Polite Society campaign in the 1980s, has died aged 93. He was known for his progressive Christian ministry and advocacy for courtesy.