Nations that actively engage in arms dealing and help foment war in other countries should not expect to find peace in their own lands, Pope Francis said.
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African sisters put social enterprises to work building community
“You cannot evangelize to people who are hungry, who are dying, who are not getting an education.”
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Catholics urged to support Middle East Christians on Good Friday
Iraqis and Syrians returning to their homelands and refugees living abroad need the help of all Catholics and people of goodwill, said the Congregation for Eastern Churches.
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Catholics welcome defeat of physician-assisted suicide bill in the Maryland Senate
“Because of your calls, emails and efforts, physician-assisted suicide will not be legalized in Maryland this year,” the Maryland Catholic Conference told the state’s Catholics in a message posted on its website March 28.
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Illinois bishops make decisive stand against bills set to remove all abortion restrictions
The bishops from Illinois’ six dioceses March 28 made a decisive stand against state legislators’ efforts to remove all abortion restrictions in the state, as well as the right of physicians to object to the practice.
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Pope Francis explains reluctant ring kiss: Fear of spreading germs
Given how the video of his refusing to extend his hand for his ring to be kissed by the faithful went viral on social media, Pope Francis gave a simple explanation: hygiene–he doesn ‘t want people to get ill from possible spreading of germs.
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Vatican expert sees progress on abuse, but also resistance in some ‘quarters’
The clergy abuse crisis will not be over in our lifetime, particularly in countries where it is just being acknowledged, according to Jesuit Father Hans Zollner.
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Five Quebec dioceses to allow external audit of sex abuse cases
Five dioceses from the province of Quebec will allow an external audit of their files regarding sex abuse cases, the Archdiocese of Montreal announced March 27.
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In battle for Amazon, church officials unite with indigenous communities
“Now, there’s been a change, a conversion to try to learn from indigenous communities about how to live in harmony with others and with a transcendent being. It’s important for us to learn from those who have lived there.”
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Call to end Affordable Care Act is ‘immoral,’ says C.H.A. president
For now, the Justice Department’s letter won’t change anything for those insured through the ACA, but the issue will likely gain political attention as it works its way through the courts.