On February 22, in Australia, Bishop Christopher Saunders ... to investigate sexual abuse at Irish schools run by Catholic religious orders after a preliminary probe found almost 2,400 allegations ...

From The Sound of Music to Sister Act, nuns have captivated our collective imagination. But what drives a woman to reject a ...

Before meeting her death, each sister knelt before their prioress who gave them permission to die. The prioress was the last ...

Francis’ vision for a ‘synodal’ church is one built on trust and relationships − a dance where partners work together.

Over the past two decades, the number of students attending independent schools has grown faster than those attending public ...

Pope Francis urged Catholic priests on Sunday to guard against spiritual groups that stoke political divisions, speaking ...

Prominent commentators weigh the potential good, and pitfalls, of the new legislation.

The Ukrainian-born missionary says he aims to be a cardinal who is "flexible, holy, accessible and without eminence".

India and Australia prepare for a crucial day-night Test match in Adelaide, with the pink ball adding an element of unpredictability. Both teams face pressure, Australia seeking redemption after a ...

The leader of the Catholic Church appoints 21 cardinals this weekend. Pope Francis is further shaping the circle of senior ...

Faggioli said no potential papal elector has come from Ireland for some time, although the majority of that country's population are Catholic believers. The appointee from Australia, on the other ...

A Catholic nun with the Sisters of Charity Institute ... “exploiting the very spiritual role she carried out” to pass messages and orders between bosses on the inside and foot soldiers tied ...