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Any further deterioration in relations between Iran and the West could lead to the end of Christianity in the region

Cardinal Tagle will soon lead a ‘superdicastery’ responsible for all missionary activity. It’s a task that could transform the Church inside and out

More Catholics, more saints, more popular piety – but more persecution of Christians

Jonathan Pryce and Anthony Hopkins reveal how they prepared to put on the white zucchetto

The archbishop never shied away from controversy. But he was also a model of charity

It’s too soon to declare the Church’s mission to Japan a failure

A presidential candidate was surprised to be denied Communion.
But the issue is simpler than it might look