Guinean Cardinal Robert Sarah, prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Sacraments, said the people who portray him as an opponent of Pope Francis are being used by the devil to help divide the church.
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Christians urge California governor to veto bill for abortion pill access at colleges
Christian organizations are urging California Gov. Gavin Newsom to veto a bill that would require the state’s public universities to offer abortion medication through campus health clinics.
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Turkish planes bomb Syria, causing panic among Christians, others
Turkish warplanes have begun attacking northeastern Syria, causing widespread panic among Christian and other religious communities caught up in the aerial bombardments.
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Synod members call for greater role of women and laity in ministry
Proposals in the Oct. 8 morning session of the Synod included discussing the “possibility of diaconal ordination for women, so as to emphasize their ecclesial vocation.”
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Impeachment? Add it to the list of reasons bills are sidetracked in Congress
The impeachment inquiry is but one of many factors making movement on bills as slow as molasses in January.
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In livestream debate, Canadian candidates discuss faith-related issues
With the upcoming general election in Canada-on October 21–Catholics’ participation in the present political contest has been to sponsor a public political debate in Toronto between candidates of the major parties. The Archdiocese of Toronto livestreamed the event.
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Acting D.H.S. head shouted down by protesters at immigration conference
Kevin McAleenan was supposed to be the keynote speaker at the 16th annual Immigration Law and Policy Conference at Georgetown University Law Center the morning of Oct. 7, but chanting protesters drowned him out for several minutes.
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Haitian bishops’ justice and peace commission calls on president to step down
The Haitian bishops’ justice and peace commission said that “a change in head of state is crucial as is a change in the way the authorities govern the country.”
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What you need to know about the 2019 Synod on the Amazon
Follow America’s coverage of the 2019 Synod on the Amazon.
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Survey: Catholics want more transparency about their charitable giving
The survey for Boston-based Catholic Investment Services found that about 87% of respondents would be more likely to donate to Catholic institutions if they knew the money would be invested in ways consistent with church teaching and values.