Trappists look laid back in new denim habits
The well-known jeans brand G-Star Raw has designed a special habit for the Trappists of Koningshoeven Abbey in The Netherlands: One made of sustainable denim. G-Star Raw entered into a collaboration with the Trappists because both parties have sustainability high on their agenda, the company said in a statement. “For example, recycling of water and […]
South Sudanese Church leaders praise prosecution of oil executives
YAOUNDÈ, Cameroon – A high-profile case involving two top executives of Swedish oil company Lundin Energy has sparked hopes that at last, companies involved in the extractive industries could be forced to respect human rights in the areas in which they operate. The two company representatives, Ian Lundin and Alex Schneiter, are facing trial for […]
COVID-19 dominates 2021 at the Vatican
[Editors note: This is part one of Crux Rome Bureau Chief Inés San Martín’s look back at 2021.] ROSARIO, Argentina – Though technically different calendar years, history might be tempted to lump 2020 and 2021 together, since many of the challenges that began early last year are still ongoing, particularly when it comes to the […]
Evangelicals a rising force inside Argentine prisons
ROSARIO, Argentina — The loud noise from the opening of an iron door marks Jorge Anguilante’s exit from the Pinero prison every Saturday. He heads home for 24 hours to minister at a small evangelical church he started in a garage in Argentina’s most violent city. Before he walks through the door, guards remove handcuffs […]
U.S. Catholic clergy shortage eased by recruits from Africa
WEDOWEE, Alabama — Father Athanasius Chidi Abanulo — using skills honed in his African homeland to minister effectively in rural Alabama— determines just how long he can stretch out his Sunday homilies based on who is sitting in the pews. Seven minutes is the sweet spot for the mostly white and retired parishioners who attend […]
India blocks foreign funds for Mother Teresa’s charity
NEW DELHI — India’s government has blocked Mother Teresa’s charity from receiving foreign funds, saying the Catholic organization did not meet conditions under local laws, dealing a blow to one of the most prominent groups running shelters for the poor. The Home Ministry said a statement Monday that the Missionaries of Charity’s application for renewing […]
Financial help still available to 2020 Christmas bombing victims in Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tennessee — Some victims of the Christmas Day 2020 bombing in Nashville are still struggling to recover financially a year later and help is still available, officials said. The intentional detonation of a recreational vehicle parked in Nashville’s historic downtown killed the bomber and injured several people. The RV blared a warning beforehand that […]
Nicaragua seizes former Taiwan embassy to give it to China
MANAGUA, Nicaragua — The Nicaraguan government has seized the former embassy and diplomatic offices of Taiwan, saying they belong to China. President Daniel Ortega’s government broke off relations with Taiwan this month, saying it would recognize only the mainland government. Before departing, Taiwanese diplomats attempted to donate the properties to the Catholic archdiocese of Managua. […]
Too Original
Sarah Ruden’s new translation of the Gospels is far from straightforward, says Scripture scholar Luke Timothy Johnson
Liberation theologian Pablo Richard was “source of life and hope” for many Latin Americans
Throughout his life-giving ministry, Richard warned fellow Christians of the dangers of idolatry — an idolatry he said was particularly pernicious when faith communities lost sight of the dangers of neoliberal ideology