In early November, the U.N. Security Council discussed Burundi’s worsening violence, sparked by President Pierre Nkurunziza’s acceptance of a third term in apparent violation of the constitution.
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As church demographics shift, Catholics urged to address ‘sin of racism’
The church must become “a proactive agent for racial justice” if it is to “remain viable and relevant in the 21st century.”
Catholics to U.N. summit: Warmer temperatures are just part of the problem
The pilgrimage is among dozens of actions Catholics are taking in preparation for the upcoming 21st Conference of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Many Catholic environmental advocates are hopeful that the Paris summit will result in a long-term pact to reduce carbon emissions with the goal of slowing climate change.
Milwaukee’s bankruptcy plan approved, provides $21 million for survivors of abuse
The plan calls for $21 million to be paid to 355 abuse survivors.
Pope calls for end to economic exploitation, power-hungry church
Meeting workers and addressing a major gathering of the Catholic Church in Italy, Pope Francis demanded an end to economic exploitation, to clerics “obsessed” with power, to apathy among youth and to a cold, fearful church that forgets Christ is always by its side.
Pope’s advice for new bishop? Be merciful, have short homilies…
“Let your words be simple so that everyone can understand. Don’t give long homilies,” the pope said. “Allow me to ask you to remember your dad and how very happy he was to have found another parish in a town nearby where the Mass was celebrated without a homily!”
Kenya’s bishops urge country to embrace peace, co-existence as pope’s visit nears
The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops called on Kenyans to prepare for Pope Francis' first visit to Africa at the end of November by embracing peace and co-existence and with prayer. They also invited people to turn out to welcome the pontiff during his Nov. 25-27 visit to the East Africa nat
Choirs, tailors, builders make preparations for papal visit to Kenya
Kenya is the pope’s first stop on a three-nation visit to the continent later this month.
Rescuers were still looking for at least 18 people who disappeared in the town of Bento Rodrigues on Nov. 6
Officials had only confirmed two deaths by that afternoon, but residents and volunteers feared the number would rise. Water and mud swept over the rural area of one of Brazil’s most famous historic cities, Mariana, leaving a trail of destruction.
Supreme Court will hear appeals in Catholic, other groups’ mandate cases
Among the plaintiffs are the Little Sisters of the Poor, the Archdiocese of Washington, Priests for Life and Texas Baptist University.
