Nigerian diocese calls for prayers for kidnapped priest
Nigeria has experienced insecurity since 2009 when Boko Haram insurgency began with the aim of turning the country into an Islamic state. Since then, the group, one of largest Islamist…
Maternity leave policies: How Catholic dioceses and organizations rank
“Two things were surprising: One is it should be surprising that Catholic dioceses, so few of them, are offering women the 12 weeks of fully paid leave,” she said. “I…
Azerbaijan unleashes military strikes against Armenian Christians in Nagorno-Karabakh
Why are they fighting? Though some see the conflict as strictly over borders, experts have emphasized that religion also plays a central part in the war between Christian Armenia and…
U.S. bishops urge ‘radical solidarity’ with mothers for Respect Life Month
“Radical solidarity,” the bishop said, “means moving beyond the status quo and out of our comfort zones.” The statement cites Pope Francis’ apostolic exhortation Evangelii Gaudium, which says solidarity “presumes…
Pope Francis accepts resignation of two Chicago auxiliary bishops
Born in Kazimierza Wielka, Poland, Wypych grew up as an only child after the death of his younger brother, Robert, in infancy. He was incardinated in the Archdiocese of Chicago…
Blood of St. Januarius ‘completely liquefied’ on feast day
On Sept. 19, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast of St. Januarius, bishop, martyr, and patron saint of Naples, Italy. Traditionally, on this day and on two other occasions a…
Sin is a ‘suicidal act’ and always has social consequences, Peru archbishop warns
In this way, “alienated from God and from himself, sin also inevitably causes a rupture in man’s relationships with his brothers and with the created world. Not for nothing, after…
Bishops of Panama: Catholics must not attend SSPX Masses
In the context of the dialogue between the Vatican and the Lefebvrists, in 2009 Pope Benedict XVI lifted the excommunication of the four bishops consecrated by Lefebvre in 1988: Bernard…
Catholic imagery doesn’t belong in pro-abortion Ohio campaign ad, critics say
Critics say the measure will strip all rights from the unborn child, allow abortion throughout pregnancy, eliminate safety regulations for abortion clinics, and end mandatory parental consent for minor children’s…
Donald Trump calls 6-week abortion ban a ‘terrible mistake’
Asked at what point of pregnancy he would ban abortion, Trump said: “We’ll come up with a number, but at the same time Democrats won’t be able to come in…
Pope Francis says ‘no to war,’ urges climate action in livestreamed chat with Bill Clinton
During the conversation, the pope called for action on what he called “the ecological catastrophe” of climate change “before it’s too late.” He said people must take action “while there’s…
Bishop Robert Barron speaks at Harvard University: ‘The glory of God is man fully alive!’
God is not competing with the world, as was made evident when he took on human form, Barron explained. “God and a creature come together in such a way that…