The bishops condemned the “bloody violence” used by government security forces to suppress marches by mostly Catholic protesters on Dec. 31 and Jan. 21
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Israeli settler leader says settlements grew rapidly in 2017
The number of Jewish settlers in the West Bank grew at nearly twice the rate of Israel’s overall population last year.
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Pope accepts resignation of bishop after ordering priests to accept him
Bishop Okpaleke’s appointment had been met by protests and petitions calling for the appointment of a bishop from among the local clergy.
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Jerusalem Christian leaders protest plan to tax churches
The churches have enjoyed an unofficial tax-exempt status for centuries.
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Pope Francis will canonize Pope Paul VI this year
An Italian newspaper reported that the canonization is likely to happen in October.
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Vatican investigator meets with Chilean abuse victim in NYC
Cruz described the three-hour meeting as “emotionally draining” but said he felt heard.
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USCCB calls on Catholics to take action for Dreamers
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops are urging Catholics to call Congress and demand they act on behalf of “Dreamers.”
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Catholics urged to appeal to lawmakers in Congress to pass DACA bill now
“Time is running out for them.”
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Pope Francis: Fasting during Lent includes sharing and treating others kindly
Loudly boasting or complaining about fasting during Lent and treating others unkindly is not what God wants, Pope Francis said.
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Australia’s Cardinal Pell blames inquiry for sex allegations
Pope Francis’ former finance minister was charged last year with offenses involving multiple complainants in his native Australia.