German Synodal Assembly opens with calls for change, but some object
The third German Synodal Assembly spent hours discussing church issues and, by the end of its first day, adopted two texts that delegates hope will bring change and more democracy to the church.
Survey finds path to US citizenship for migrants has majority support
Recent survey finds a majority favored a path to citizenship for those who are in the country without legal permission
Catholic conferences support state measures to restrict abortion
As many state legislatures consider restrictive abortion measures in current legislative sessions, the Catholic conferences in these states are paying close attention to these bills and urging Catholics to advocate for them.
Vatican official inaugurates nunciature in Abu Dhabi
The opening of a new apostolic nunciature in the United Arab Emirates is a testament to fraternity and goodwill between Muslims and Christians, said Archbishop Edgar Peña Parra.
Bishop Remi De Roo, social justice champion who attended Vatican II, dies
Retired Bishop Remi De Roo, the last surviving Canadian, English-speaking bishop to take part in the Second Vatican Council more than 50 years ago, died Feb. 1. He was 97.
Paulist Fathers elect native of Belize as order's next president
Paulist Father René Constanza, who has served as rector of the Cathedral of St. Andrew in Grand Rapids, Michigan, since 2018, is the new president of the Paulist Fathers.
Vatican on rapper's mock baptism: 'They don't make provocateurs like they used to'
While borrowing Catholic tropes to take whacks at the church is “nothing new,” he noted, others have done it better.
Reject racism to 'live the way' Creator intended us to live, cardinal says
People must “reject all forms of racism, bigotry and injustice” and recognize “we are each made by God and are deserving of respect and dignity because of just that,” Washington Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory said.
Phoenix pastor resigns after diocese learns he performed invalid baptisms
Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted of Phoenix said baptisms performed by a priest during years of ministry in the diocese are invalid, leading to the resignation of the clergyman Feb. 1.
Pope Francis meets Catholic non-profit promoting human dignity through art
Pope Francis meets with supporters of the Casa dello Spirito e delle Arti Foundation at the Vatican’s Clementine Hall, Feb. 4, 2022. / Vatican Media. Vatican City, Feb 4, 2022 / 08:00 am (CNA). Pope Francis met on Friday with a Catholic non-pro… […]