Cupich on German processes, same-sex blessings, role of women

Cardinal Blase Cupich. / Daniel Ibanez/CNA. CNA Newsroom, Jul 14, 2023 / 10:35 am (CNA). Cardinal Blase Cupich recently expressed confidence in the intentions behind the German Synodal Way while warning of divisions and praising the pontificate of Pope Francis as “historic” in a carefully-worded interview with German diocesan media.  Described by Cologne’s Domradio on […]

Bishop expresses ‘moral concern’ over U.S. provision of cluster munitions to Ukraine

Cluster bomb. / Credit: aindigo/Shutterstock Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jul 14, 2023 / 11:15 am (CNA). The head of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on International Justice and Peace expressed concern this week over the Biden White House’s decision to send cluster munitions to Ukraine to aid in the country’s ongoing conflict against Russia.  The […]

After Bipartisan Backlash, California Legislators Vote Trafficking Bill Through Committee…

California Democratic legislators on Thursday hastily voted an anti-child-trafficking bill through a key committee after significant backlash to their initial scuttling of the measure. Legislators on the state Assembly’s Public Safety Committee had earlier this week voted down Senate Bill 14, which would elevate child trafficking to a “serious felony” in the state. The committee […]

Portugal: A Future Cardinal Does Not Want to Convert Young People to Christ

This interview of Bishop Aguiar took place three days before Pope Francis announced the creation of 21 new cardinals, including the auxiliary bishop of Lisbon. In this interview, the bishop stated that in his opinion, the intention of WYD is to have young people journey together, respecting their diversity. For the cardinal-designate, the goal is […]