The president of the German bishops’ conference demanded an apology from a cardinal who seemed to compare the German Synodal Path with a Nazi ideology.
News
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Catholic bishops ask for prayers and aid in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian
Hurricane Ian has left many parishes in the the Diocese of St. Petersburg, Fla., devastated as the system continues to move north from the state.
Posted inFaith, News
Pope Francis: Sports can be a path to redemption
Pope Francis urged athletes in many sports to fight against a throwaway culture that “treats men and women as products, to be used and then discarded.”
Posted inFaith, News
‘I would rather have fewer, more effective churches’: Baltimore looks to begin parish consolidation process
Archbishop Lori explained that “it is getting progressively harder to do more with less” as the city’s population declines and racism and gentrification have played a role in dramatic population shifts.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Catholic disaster response teams ready to assist dioceses devastated by Hurricane Ian
Organizations such as Catholic Charities USA said they have their response teams in place to deal with the aftermath of the massive Category 4 storm that lashed western and central Florida.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Vatican disciplined Nobel laureate bishop after child sex abuse allegations in East Timor
The Vatican said that it imposed disciplinary sanctions on Nobel Peace Prize-winning Bishop Carlos Ximenes Belo following allegations that he sexually abused boys in the 1990s.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
‘We are increasingly alarmed by the signs of the times’: Catholic leaders urge lawmakers to protect voting rights
“Catholics must not be silent in the face of growing threats to voters, fair elections and democratic principles,” according to Faith in Public Life.
Posted inFaith, News
Pope Francis will be the first pope to visit Bahrain
The pope will travel to Bahrain, a small majority-Muslim country in the Persian Gulf region. Pope Francis will be the first pope to visit the region.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
FBI arrest of Pennsylvania pro-life leader called ‘horrendous stunt’
The FBI arrested a prominent Catholic pro-life activist in Pennsylvania known for his sidewalk counseling for allegedly assaulting an abortion clinic volunteer.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Ignatian Volunteer Corps honors Dr. Anthony Fauci and his wife
Dr. Anthony Fauci, famous for his work at the National Institutes of Health since 1984, and his wife received the Pedro Arrupe, S.J. Award for Exemplary Public Service from the Ignatian Volunteer Corps.