Roman Catholic Church7 hrs ago'Delivery from demons' among accounts in clerical child abuse reportThe wide-ranging report, entitled Investigation into Experiences of Victims and Survivors of Historical Clerical Child Abuse, was written by Professor Tim Chapman.7 hrs ago7 days agoPope names Michael Router as new Bishop of DerryBishop Router moves from the Diocese of Armagh, where he has been Auxiliary Bishop for the last seven years.7 days ago7 Jul 2026Inquiry urged to investigate sex abuse and 'baby trading' in mother and baby homesThousands of women and girls passed through the secretive institutions, which were largely run by religious orders, from the 1920s until the 1990s.7 Jul 20265 Jul 2026Pope blesses 'inspirational' husband and wifeJo Lewry, from Godalming, tells the BBC the couple are "very, very excited" to receive the honour.5 Jul 20262 Jul 2026Vatican excommunicates followers of global Catholic sectAround 600,000 followers of the Society of Saint Pius X, a Catholic sect, are affected.2 Jul 20261 Jul 2026Controversial bishops ordained as Pope warns of 'schism' in Catholic ChurchThousands of worshippers attended a ceremony in the Swiss Alps as part of the breakaway Society of Saint Pius X.1 Jul 20261 Jul 2026Diocese to shut two cherished Catholic churches Two cherished Catholic churches are set to close to save money as repairs increase and income drops.1 Jul 20261 Jul 2026'Thank God we have some justice', say mother-and-baby home survivorsThe Northern Ireland Assembly has passed legislation for a public inquiry and financial redress scheme relating to mother-and-baby institutions.1 Jul 202610 Jun 2026Fireworks illuminate Barcelona's Sagrada Família during Pope visitPope Leo XIV says Barcelona's iconic Sagrada Família is a masterpiece of "stones, colours and light" during his visit to Spain.10 Jun 2026...
