Pope Francis names young bishop to lead Agaña Archdiocese in Guam after difficult years
While still formally archbishop, Apuron was relieved of his pastoral and administrative authority in June 2016 following accusations he had sexually abused minors. Four months later, in October 2016, Pope…
Bishops in East Africa commit to creating ‘safe, nurturing church environment’ for minors
AMECEA member countries include Ethiopia, Eritrea, Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania, Uganda, Sudan, South Sudan, and Zambia, as well as affiliate member nations Somalia and Djibouti. “Our goal is to ensure that…
‘God is hidden in human misery’: Pope Francis highlights dignity of migrants, prisoners
According to the International Rescue Committee, approximately 3,000 unaccompanied children arrived as migrants in Trieste in 2023, a 112% increase from the previous year. The group says in 2023, they…
Pope Francis: In politics, Catholics cannot live a ‘private faith’
“As Catholics, on this horizon, we cannot be satisfied with a marginal or private faith,” the pope said before approximately 1,200 conference participants at the Generali Convention Center. “This means…
St. Monica Widows: a Catholic apostolate to reduce polygamy in Kenya
By Walter Sánchez Silva ACI Prensa Staff, Jul 7, 2024 / 07:00 am An archbishop in Kenya explained to EWTN News the purpose of the Catholic apostolate “St. Monica Widows,”…
Seton Route holds prison Mass on National Eucharistic Pilgrimage
He continued: “Jesus has come here to heal you, to cleanse you, to make you fit for worship, so that you may offer your gift of a humble, contrite heart,…
Pope Francis appoints new prefect of Vatican archives
Many historians researching World War II have come to the Vatican’s underground stacks since 2020 when Pope Francis opened the archives of the pontificate of Pius XII. The Vatican archive…
Wisconsin Catholics, bishop voice support for life as swing state wrestles with abortion
Wisconsin pro-life advocates are awaiting a state court decision on an 1849 abortion law protecting unborn children. The legislative director of Pro-Life Wisconsin, Matt Sande, voiced concern about the Wisconsin…
Peru cardinal celebrates 36 years as a bishop, thanks Opus Dei founder, John Paul II
Next, “St. John Paul II, who called me to be a bishop and then made me a cardinal: a man who loved freedom. That is why, so many times in…
Spouse’s OnlyFans account factors into marriage nullification case
“The consent was vitiated. Why? Because a circumstance was hidden from the other party, a behavior that will later affect married life, community life, and love of the spouses. And…
Holy See encourages Catholics in Philippines to ‘listen to their pastors’ on divorce bill
Since May, Filipino bishops and priests have been active in addressing the issues seen as grounds for “absolute divorce” including violence, drug addiction, and alcoholism. In an interview with The…
St. Maria Goretti: an inspiring example of the power of forgiveness
Not only did Goretti have to tend to her own family, but she also had to cook and clean for her next-door neighbors — Giovanni Serenelli and his 20-year-old son,…