Pope: we are in need of peace at this time of world war
Pope Francis appeals at the end of the general audience to pray for peace in this world “at war.” The Pontiff once again urges not to forget Ukraine, Palestine, Israel, Myanmar, and all countries suffering due to conflicts. Read all
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Young German Priests Say “No Way!”– “An in-depth study of Germany’s younger priests has found they have limited interest in the changes to the Catholic Church advocated by the country’s controversial ‘synodal way.’” Study: Young […]
Albany diocese must provide insurance coverage for abortion, NY high court rules (Reuters)
The New York State Court of Appeals has ruled that the Diocese of Albany must provide its employees with insurance coverage for abortion. A regulation imposed by the state’s Department of Financial Services in 2017 compels most employers to offer abortion and contraceptive coverage with no copayments. The regulation became law in 2022. The diocese […]
Pope at Audience: Humility essential for Christian life, brings world peace
Concluding his General Audience cycle of catecheses on the virtues, Pope Francis speaks about the virtue of humility as we acknowledge that we are creatures of God and strive to live accordingly. Read all
Some priests blame atheists for catastrophic floods in southern Brazil
São Paulo – Awkward religious ideas have spread after unprecedented floods devastated 90 percent of the cities in Rio Grande do Sul state earlier this month. The flooding has displaced more than 700,000 residents and killed at least 161 more. Since the beginning of the catastrophe in the southernmost region in Brazil, which impacted 2.3 […]
NY Catholic Conference says requirement to cover abortion should be overturned
NEW YORK – While expressing disappointment that a New York State Court of Appeals has upheld a state mandate that requires employers to cover abortion in their employee health insurance plans, the New York State Catholic Conference is confident an appeal to the Supreme Court will be successful. In the case Diocese of Albany v. […]
Zambia police disruption of bishop meeting former president fuels controversy
YAOUNDÉ, Cameroon – Jesuit Father Leonard Chiti says he is “appalled” by the decision of the police to invade the office of Bishop Clement Mulenga of Kabwe Diocese in Zambia. On Friday, police stormed the office in an attempt to disrupt a meeting between the Church leader and Zambia’s former president, Edgar Lungu. The police […]
Vatican wants China deal to be renewed
ROME – Vatican Secretary of State Italian Cardinal Pietro Parolin has said both parties to a controversial deal with Chinese authorities on episcopal appointments hope that it will be renewed for a third time when it expires later this year. Speaking to journalists on the margins of a high-profile May 21 conference on Vatican-China relations, […]
A taxi ride in Ukraine delivers a lesson on horror of war
“We had come to Ukraine to learn about the collective trauma of the nation,” writes Peter Daly. “A nighttime taxi ride brought us face to face with one casualty of the war. It was a brief encounter.”
Catholic Church doing ‘as much as it can’ to help as Haiti continues to struggle
The church in Haiti has been living for more than 10 months solely on providence, says Bishop Joseph Décoste of Jérémie. “Life for people in Haiti is really difficult, mainly for children, women and vulnerable people.”