Iraq’s sacrifices fighting the Islamic State group have earned the country greater support in its reconstruction efforts from the international community, Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi said Saturday.
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Cardinal John Henry Newman to be canonized in Rome Oct. 13
Pope Francis will declare Blessed John Henry Newman, the 19th-century British cardinal, a saint Oct. 13.
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New Vatican document: Defend secrecy of confession at all costs
The “note of the Apostolic Penitentiary on the importance of the internal forum and the inviolability of the sacramental seal” was approved by Pope Francis June 21 and published by the Vatican July 1.
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New hate crime reporting bill draws support from civil rights advocates and victims’ families
As researchers report a nationwide surge in hate crimes, a bipartisan coalition in Congress is giving law enforcement funding to adopt both stronger hate crime policies and more accurate data collection.
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Texas Bishop helps migrant family cross into U.S. on asylum trek
“There are supposed to be exceptions that are not being respected,” said Bishop Seitz, who spoke with immigration officials about allowing the family to enter.
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In response to abuse crisis, Richmond bishop issues policy on naming church buildings
The policy says the diocese’s structures and institutions are to identify themselves only with “the names of saints, the mysteries of the faith, the titles of Our Lord or of Our Lady, or the place where the ministry has been established.”
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Remains of Archbishop Fulton Sheen transferred from New York to Peoria Diocese
Bishop Jenky said the sainthood cause for the archbishop, a native of the Peoria Diocese, has resumed.
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Jewish and Catholic leaders mark 25th anniversary of Vatican’s recognition of state of Israel
Jewish and Catholic leaders met in a spirit of joy and cooperation at a 25th anniversary celebration marking the Vatican’s recognition of the state of Israel.
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Border bishop tries to help migrants at international bridge in El Paso
Bishop Mark J. Seitz walked and prayed with a group of migrants at the Lerdo International Bridge in El Paso as they sought asylum in the U.S. but were turned away.
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Indianapolis archbishop defends firing of teacher in gay marriage
Archbishop Charles Thompson said his orders for two Catholic high schools in the city to fire gay teachers was about upholding church teaching on same-sex marriage and not about sexual orientation.