Mugabe’s policies are widely blamed for Zimbabwe’s economic decline over the past two decades. Millions of economic refugees have left the country, with most going to South Africa.
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Spaghetti Bowl: Fitness, camaraderie part of U.S. seminary life in Rome
“Sometimes we can get so caught up in focusing on the soul and our prayer, which is incredibly important, but we also need to take care of our physical bodies.”
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Pope Francis: Quick fixes & denial won’t stop climate change
The pope said the Paris agreement is “a clear path of transition toward a model of low- or no-carbon economic development, encouraging solidarity and emphasizing the strong links that exist between fighting climate change and fighting poverty.”
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‘Papal’ Lamborghini gift to be auctioned off for charity
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — While a Lamborghini would make a stylish popemobile, Pope Francis has decided to auction off the one he was given by the Italian automaker to aid several charities close to his heart. The pope was presented with a one-of-a-kind white and gold Lamborghini Huracan by the luxury car manufacturer Nov. 15, […]
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Cardinal Dolan says bishops’ pro-life committee remains focused on abortion and assisted suicide
In his remarks Nov. 13, the first day of the USCCB meeting, Cardinal Dolan, the committee chairman, said assisted suicide and abortion remain the focus of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities.
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In Turkey, most Iraqi refugees miss school as families await resettlement
In Iraq, Reeta, 17, was used to being first in her class. For the last two years, in Turkey, she has not attended school.
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Catholic Church must do more to combat racism, says bishop
Though the Catholic Church has responded to racism for many years, some leaders and church institutions have at times been part of the problem.
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Protesters at bishops’ gathering ask for sanctuary, anti-war stance
As the U.S. bishops were beginning their fall assembly in Baltimore, also marking their 100th anniversary as a conference, a couple of nonviolent protesters gathered nearby.
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Puerto Rico Archbishop: We’re still in a state of emergency
“We still need water, we still need food, we still need clothing,” Archbishop Roberto González Nieves said
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Report shows emissions rise as climate talks enter 2nd week
Scientists say new figures show global carbon emissions will reach a record high in 2017.