The United States last year called Islamic State’s atrocities in the region constituted genocide.
News
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
U.S. bishops: ‘Net neutrality protections are critical to the faith community to function’
Bishop Coyne urged the retention of the current open internet policies in the wake of a FCC draft proposal that would repeal those protections.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
U.S. & Mexican Catholic bishops meet to renew their ‘Alta-Baja’ friendship
“Alta,” which means “higher” in Spanish, and “Baja” California, or “lower,” were once one territory. In the 19th century, the vast area was governed first by Spain and then by Mexico.
Posted inFaith, News
In show of solidarity, Pope Francis asks Cardinal Cupich to visit Puerto Rico
“Pope Francis has asked Cardinal Cupich to express his deep concern, as a father would have for his sons and daughters suffering in his family.”
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Funeral Mass celebrated in Texas for Border Patrol agent
The FBI is still investigating whether the agents were attacked or if they fell into the culvert, but the incident reignited debate over border security.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Zimbabwe’s bishops urge new post-Mugabe government to embrace diversity
the Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops’ Conference also thanked 93-year-old Mugabe for “the good work he did for Zimbabwe during the liberation struggle” against white rule and as president.
Posted inFaith, News
Pope Francis urges bishops to exercise authority as judges in annulments
A diocesan bishop is the sole judge in the streamlined process for handling marriage annulments, Pope Francis said.
Posted inFaith, News
Day of prayer launches week dedicated to plight of persecuted Christians
A Day of Prayer for Persecuted Christians on Nov. 26 initiates “Solidarity in Suffering,” a week of awareness and education that runs through Dec. 3.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Pope Francis condemns attack on Egyptian mosque that leaves hundreds dead
The pope described the attack as a “wanton act of brutality directed at innocent civilians gathered in prayer.”
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
U.S. bishops’ policy chair calls Senate tax bill ‘fundamentally flawed’
“The Senate proposal is fundamentally flawed as written and requires amendment,” said Bishop Frank J. Dewane in a Nov. 22 letter to senators.