Religion

Sunday Gospel Reflection With Fr. Bill Grimm

China to continue illicit ordinations in defiance of Holy See

New working plan for religious affairs gives no hint of rapprochement with the Vatican

Why Francis' papal plane interviews are a 'brilliant' success

By speaking from the heart, the pontiff has proven to be a master of communication

China's oldest priest dies at age 105

Father Ye Yaomin withstood persecution and banishment to help build up the Church in China

Di Ruzza named head of Vatican’s Authority for Financial Information

Director's appointment concludes the body's transition to new governance

Malaysia isolates IS detainees for preaching 'ideology' to other prisoners

Convicts suspected of supporting Islamic State to be housed in dedicated cells blocks

Pope acknowledges corruption within the Church

Philippine Church leaders have some 'soul-searching' to do, say bishops

Malaysia Church loses long battle to use 'Allah' in Catholic newspaper

Lawyers say door is still open to raise the issue via other cases as Wednesday's ruling applies only to the 'Herald'

New memorial brings recognition to Iran's Jewish 'martyrs'

For minority community, memorial is a welcome sign of openness

Pope says he is willing to visit China

Denies reports that he did not receive the Dalai Lama at the Vatican recently due to Chinese pressure

Pope euphoria quickly fades in Philippine typhoon zone‎

Many Haiyan survivors still living hand-to-mouth existence in temporary shelters

Jesuits mark 400 years in Vietnam

End of yearlong celebration draws thousands from across Asia, Europe