Parents furious after bishop tells kids Santa isn’t real
The Diocese of Belleville said Bishop Braxton’s words were taken out of context
How to gain a plenary indulgence for the souls in purgatory
You can gain an indulgence each day from 1 to 8 November
Asia Bibi: Pakistan acquits Christian woman sentenced to death
She was sentenced after being accused of insulting Mohammed
Pope Francis prays for victims of synagogue shooting
‘May the Most High welcome the dead in His peace, comfort their families and support the wounded,’ he said
Vatican endorses game app for ‘catching’ saints
The game, based on Pokemon Go, allows players to collect biblical figures instead of monsters
Oscott seminary rejects ‘gay subculture’ claims
A former formation tutor alleged that seminary authorities were failing to confront a problem
‘Extreme’ abortion bill passes first stage in UK parliament
Campaigners have warned it could have ‘staggering’ consequences
Barcelona’s Sagrada Família finally gets building permit 130 years too late
The basilica owed millions of euros in back payments
Australian student leaders ask synod to address doctrinal ‘ambiguity’
The 217 signatories say that ‘senior prelates’ spread confusion by deliberately using unclear words
Cafod suspended from certification by standards body
HQAI, which sets standards for the sector, said that the suspension was ‘common practice’
