The Green Old Deal of St. Isidore…

Among the many mysteries of the modern world, one that stands out is how technological progress engenders pastoral nostalgia. But any efforts to counteract the corroding effects of technology too often cause even more distance through globalism rather than localism, as many look to “reset” our pollution-choked, fossil-fueled…

Irish abuse survivor: Curia reform undermines independence of commission

DUBLIN — A survivor of clerical sexual abuse who quit the Vatican’s advisory group on abuse said she believes new reforms of the Roman Curia will further erode the independence of the body. Marie Collins, whose advocacy led to an Irish government inquiry into the handling of abuse allegations in the Dublin Archdiocese, was one […]

Pope Francis sends message to Hong Kong’s Catholics

Pope Francis records a video message during a meeting with Bishop Stephen Chow. / Courtesy of the Diocese of Hong Kong. Rome Newsroom, Mar 23, 2022 / 09:30 am (CNA). Pope Francis has recorded video messages for Catholics in Hong Kong and in mainland China. The two videos were recorded during the pope’s meeting with […]