Roman Catholic Church2 days agoInquiry 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.2 days ago5 days agoPope blesses 'inspirational' husband and wifeJo Lewry, from Godalming, tells the BBC the couple are "very, very excited" to receive the honour.5 days ago7 days agoVatican excommunicates followers of global Catholic sectAround 600,000 followers of the Society of Saint Pius X, a Catholic sect, are affected.7 days ago1 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 20266 Jun 2026Pope begins Spain visit with praise for country's opposition to war and support for migrantsOn the first day of his official seven-day tour of Spain, the Pope praises the country's "active commitment to peace and solidarity among peoples".6 Jun 20265 Jun 2026Further infant remains uncovered at former mother-and-baby homeExperts who are carrying out the dig at Tuam in County Galway have published their latest regular update.5 Jun 2026...
