Tuesday 23 February 2010

Several Irish bishops recounted to the faithful their impressions of last week's meetings with Pope Benedict XVI, called by the Pope to address the sexual abuse scandal shaking the nation.

Tuesday 23 February 2010

The Anglican bishop of Ebbsfleet and the Forward in Faith group have called Anglicans to mark today's feast of the Chair of St. Peter with prayer -- preferably together with Roman Catholics -- to discern  the path to follow after Pope Benedict XVI has opened the way for them to enter communion with Rome.

Monday 22 February 2010

In the lead-up to St. Valentine’s day, both the bishops of the United States and those of England and Wales organized a week of activities to draw attention to the importance of marriage and family life.

Friday 19 February 2010

With a unanimous vote at a special meeting, an Anglican group in Australia has affirmed its gratitude for Pope Benedict XVI's move to allow them to convert to Catholicism, and is directing its council to make it happen.

Tuesday 16 February 2010

An Ordinary Public Consistory to vote on the pending causes of canonisation will take place this month at the Vatican. Six candidates will be considered for official recognition of sainthood, including Australia's Blessed Mary MacKillop.

Friday 19 February 2010

On February 2, at the age of 88, Bishop Raymond Wang Chonglin died after 60 years of priesthood. He leaves behind an enormous legacy as the "truly good shepherd" of the Diocese of Zhaoxian, China, where the Christian communities he established remain.