Pope Francis tells Anglican leaders meeting in Rome: Embrace, don’t fear, disagreements.
“Surely, the divine way of seeing things will never be one of division, separation or the interruption of dialogue,” the pope told the heads of 32 churches in the Anglican Communion gathered in Rome.
Columbia University chaplain: Catholics called to be peacemakers amid campus protests
”The division and hatred that have been part of these protests and demonstrations do not come from the true God,” Father Roger L. Landry said.
Murder of priest highlights rising violence in South Africa
In an incident that highlights the grim reality of South Africa’s deteriorating security crises, another priest has fallen victim to violence. Father Paul Tatu Mothobi, former Media and Communications Officer of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC), was found dead on April 27. According to Father Jeremia Thami Mkhwanazi – the Provincial Secretary of […]
Expanding clergy sexual abuse probe targets New Orleans Catholic church leaders
Authorities have expanded an investigation of clergy sexual abuse in the Roman Catholic Church in New Orleans to include senior church officials suspected of shielding predatory priests for decades and failing to report their crimes to law enforcement.
Possible ‘showdown’ ahead as NY diocese moves to scrap bankruptcy in impasse with abuse claimants
<p>The Diocese of Rockville Centre, New York, is seeking to scrap its bankruptcy filing amid an impasse with abuse survivor settlements — and the case may lead to what one bankruptcy scholar called “a little bit of a showdown in the O.K.
Arizona Catholic church ‘totally destroyed’ in fire
“This is a devastating loss to this community,” Avondale Fire Battalion Chief Steve Mayhew said. “This church is a pillar of this community, so definitely a lot of heartbreak this morning.”
Why does it matter that St. Paul was a Roman?
A Reflection for Wednesday of the Sixth Week of Easter, by Kevin Christopher Robles
Arizona lawmakers vote to repeal 1864 abortion ban
A measure to repeal Arizona’s near-total ban on abortions passed in the state’s Republican-controlled Senate May 1, after the measure narrowly cleared the Arizona House the previous week. The bill is expected to be signed by Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs. Arizona’s Republican-controlled House voted April 24 to repeal the state’s 1864 law banning abortion recently […]
Pope Francis visits Venice Biennale art festival in another papal first
In Venice, Pope Francis visits a Vatican-sponsored exhibition at a women’s prison, meets with inmates and presides at Mass.
‘The Mummy’ at 25: A masterpiece made for millennials
I love camels. I love scarab beetles. I love thrilling heroics and stunning vistas. I love when sand and khaki match. I love the insides of tombs. I love art deco hotel bars in Cairo. I love when there are sword fights and gunfights in the same film. I love Kevin J. O’Connor. I love […]