Archbishop William Lori, the U.S. bishops’ pro-life chairman, stated that Catholics must work together to create a world in which all are welcome, which requires justice and love.
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Pope Francis challenges Deloitte Global meeting to use its power to remedy social crises
“You can leave a mark,” Pope Francis told members of the global network; just make sure that “your mark is positive and moves toward integral human development.”
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California legalizes human composting bill against Catholic bishops’ opposition
California is now among the U.S. states that have legalized the process of converting bodies into soil, a procedure the Catholic Church said fails to show ‘respect for the body of the deceased.’
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‘Enough is enough’: Cameroon bishops condemn recent church burning and kidnapping
Bishops in Cameroon have spoken out against a recent kidnapping of clergy and laypeople at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, an outgrowth of separatist violence hurting the country.
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What Pope Francis’ statement on the Doctrine of Discovery could mean for Canada’s Indigenous people
The Doctrine of Discovery has been an integral part of hundreds of years of colonialism in the Americas; a statement from the Vatican might be the beginning of its rescission.
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Papal almoner visits newly discovered mass grave site in Ukraine
Cardinal Konrad Krajewski said he “could only pray” when he visited the mass grave site found recently in Ukraine, as he saw the solemn removal of bodies by young Ukrainians.
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U.S. synod report finds participants share common hopes and lingering pain
The U.S.C.C.B. released a report on the concerns and hopes of those who joined listening sessions or events during the diocesan phase of the Synod on Synodality.
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Cardinal prays at queen’s funeral, signaling King Charles’ openness to interfaith dialogue
An English cardinal took part in the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in an indication of openness of the British Royal family to ecumenical and interfaith dialogue.
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Bishops: Using migrants as political pawns ‘offends God’
In the wake of politicians like Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis busing migrants away from their states on false pretenses, U.S. bishops have spoken out against these tactics as “political showmanship.”
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After migrants arrived in Martha’s Vineyard, Catholic charities mobilized to welcome
As migrants are bussed into sanctuary cities, Catholic and other nonprofit charities have mobilized to welcome them. The charities are stretched thin but aim to help.