U.S. bishops: “The threat of abortion remains our preeminent priority because it directly attacks life itself…. At the same time, we cannot dismiss or ignore other serious threats to human life and dignity such as racism, the environmental crisis, poverty and the death penalty.”
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Bespoke silk robes await Pope Francis on Thailand visit
In a Catholic preparatory school, seamstresses from the Congregation of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Sisters of Bangkok are studiously snipping and sewing. They’ve been working tirelessly, running up the ceremonial garments Pope Francis will wear during his four-day visit to Thailand later this month.
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U.S. bishops elect L.A.’s Archbishop José Gomez as president
Archbishop Gomez leads the largest U.S. diocese, Los Angeles, home to more than four million Catholics, and has been a vocal proponent of rights for immigrants.
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Archbishop Naumann invites church to join a year of service to pregnant women
Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann sees the day that Catholic parishes can be one of the first places a woman facing an unexpected or challenging pregnancy can turn to for assistance rather than think of seeking an abortion.
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Bolivian bishops say Evo Morales’ resignation was not a coup
First elected in 2006, Morales’ administration was marked by overseeing a resource boom and putting the proceeds into poverty reduction and infrastructure projects.
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Bishop Barron urges bishops to help bring people back to the church
In a news conference after the presentation, Bishop Barron said he wasn’t surprised by the lengthy conversation about bringing people back to church
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As Supreme Court hearings begin, advocates say DACA was always a short-term fix
“Our nation made a promise to these ‘Dreamers,’” Archbishop Gomez wrote. “We have a moral obligation. It is time for the president and Congress to honor that promise and live up to this obligation.”
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Cardinal O’Malley: Vatican may soon release details of McCarrick investigation
Cardinal O’Malley said of meeting with the Vatican secretary of state in early November: “The long wait has resulted in great frustration on the part of bishops and our people and indeed a very harsh and even cynical interpretation of the seeming silence.”
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Pope Francis gives Ratzinger Award to philosopher Charles Taylor and Jesuit Father Paul Bere
Charles Taylor is a philosopher who has focused much of his work on secularism; Father Paul Bere is known particularly for his contributions to developing an African theology.
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Economy lacking ethics leads to ‘throwaway’ culture, Pope Francis tells Council for Inclusive Capitalism
“An economic system that is fair, trustworthy and capable of addressing the most profound challenges facing humanity and our planet is urgently needed,” he said in a speech addressed to members of the Council for Inclusive Capitalism during an audience at the Vatican Nov. 11.