Progressive Judaism leaders meet with Pope Francis, ask for prayer for release of hostages (Jerusalem Post)
Pope Francis received a delegation from the World Union for Progressive Judaism in a May 15 audience. Rabbi Sergio Bergman, the World Union’s president, “commenced the audience with heartfelt personal greetings to his dear friend of more than 25 years, Pope Francis,” the organization stated. Rabbi Bergman discussed his organization’s work and “also shared his […]
Pope seeks “communion in legitimate diversity” with Church of Greece
Pope Francis meets with the Metropolitan Agathanghelos, Director General of the Apostoliki Diakonia of the Church of Greece, and a Delegation of the Theological College of Athens. He thanks them for two decades of cooperation between the Church of Greece and the Catholic Committee for Cultural Collaboration. Read all
Cameroon still looking for peace as it prepares to celebrate National Day
YAOUNDÉ, Cameroon – Preparations are underway for the celebration of Cameroon’s National Day on May 20. President Paul Biya, in power now for 42 years and eyeing another Presidential bid next year has consistently talked up the idea that “Cameroon is one and indivisible.” That indivisibility is symbolized by the May 20 celebration – the […]
While recovering in Miami, Haiti bishop says homeland needs a ‘new beginning’
NEW YORK – Without setting a timetable for when, Haitian Bishop Pierre-André Dumas of Anse-á-Veau and Miragoâne said that as soon as he is able he will return to the Caribbean Nation to accompany and give hope to his people, and also to serve as a witness of God’s love. Dumas arrived in the Archdiocese […]
Controversial Chinese bishop to speak at Vatican conference
ROME – Next week a high-profile conference will be held marking the centenary of the Catholic Church’s first ever council in China, drawing a slew of experts and featuring prominent Vatican speakers, including Pope Francis. On May 21, a conference titled “100 years since the Concilium Sinense: Between history and present,” will be held at […]
Editorial: Is the US church really taking ‘a step back in time’?
The future of Catholicism may not rest in the expressions of extreme conservatism afoot today, but the larger point should not be dismissed. Catholicism in the U.S. is in many ways a fractured enterprise.
Francis, the comic strip
Francis, the comic strip: Will the synod meetings arise to a new Pentecost?
How contemplation is making me a better climate activist
Where do we find the wherewithal to persevere in long-term work that requires dramatic change in us and in the systems around us? Could my relationship with God be instrumental in supporting my climate activism?
Sri Lanka’s Catholic Church begins process to declare bomb victims ‘heroes of faith’
Five years after a terrorist attack killed at least 270 people and wounded 500 more on Easter Sunday in Sri Lanka, the church initiated the process of declaring the victims as “heroes of faith.”
Why does Pope Francis want to go to Belgium?
Pope Francis is planning to visit Belgium this September. The reason for the trip isn’t exactly clear, even if it’s welcome.