Days before a referendum to elect a constituent assembly to rewrite Venezuela’s constitution, leaders of the country’s bishops’ conference said the referendum is illegal and will only increase the suffering of the people.
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‘We are bridge builders’: Maronite Catholic youth gather in Lebanon
Nearly 500 young people from other countries joined 1,000 Maronite Catholic youths from Lebanon for World Maronite Youth Days.
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Papal nuncio: The world ‘sorely needs’ Boy Scouts’ values of generosity and service
Archbishop Pierre said the Scouts are called to be “leaven” in a world today that “is plagued by isolation, selfishness and individualism. In contrast, Scouts know something about being together, including others, and teamwork.”
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Ending immigration program would harm the economy, new study says
If extensions for the migrants are not granted or the Temporary Protected Status is terminated, crucial industries would see a shortage of workers, banks would see defaults in mortgages, and government coffers would lose out on tax revenues and consumer spending.
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Trump picks Gov. Sam Brownback to be religious freedom ambassador. Here’s what that means.
The role was created in 1998 and is charged with helping the U.S. government promote global religious freedom.
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Vatican Cardinal Pell faces Australian court on sexual abuse charges
Silent but defiant, Cardinal George Pell made his first court appearance in Australia on Wednesday.
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Emmanuel Macron attends memorial for Father Jacques Hamel
French President Emmanuel Macron delivered an impassioned speech Wednesday after a Mass marking one year since the killing of a local French priest by two 19-year-old men who pledged loyalty to the Islamic State group.
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Sex abuse victims seek help to track ex-priest’s whereabouts
Two men who are among dozens to accuse Paul Shanley of sexual abuse appeared at a news conference to warn the public about Shanley’s release from prison.
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Getting a health care bill through Congress fraught with difficulties
It is obvious that passing legislation on health care is going to be a heavy lift in Congress.
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CRS worker: Churches attacked, crisis worsens in Central African Republic
A Catholic aid worker warned of a worsening crisis in the Central African Republic, as church centers are attacked and more armed groups fight over territory and resources.