Thomas Gumbleton, former Detroit auxiliary bishop known for political activism, dies at 94
In January 2006, Gumbleton testified before the Ohio General Assembly in favor of a bill expanding the statute of limitations for sexual abuse victims to file lawsuits against their alleged…
Communion wafers found discarded in parking lot of West Virginia church after Easter Mass
Grassi said he is certain the wafers “were not from our church none were missing and they were a different size.” He also said: “I don’t know of any churches…
Oregon re-criminalizes hard drugs after ‘overdose rates skyrocketed’
At the time of its passage, the Oregon Catholic Conference (OCC) voiced strong opposition to Measure 110. The bishops said the OCC “firmly supports treatment and rehabilitation for all those…
Catholic University locks down after fatal shooting at Washington, DC, subway station
The shooter, who remains at large, fled the scene, and at 4:15 p.m. Catholic University students were then notified to “immediately shelter in place” and all classes, practices, and events…
French court sentences Cardinal Ouellet, religious community to fines after expelling nun
According to the court’s ruling, “in canon law, as in civil law, anyone who claims to be delegated must prove his delegation.” However, Ouellet did not present a specific mandate…
New episode involving land dispute shakes Armenian community in Jerusalem again
What happened April 3 was a sudden escalation of the conflict due to direct intervention by the police, according to a statement by the ArQ. “Israeli settlers representing Xana Gardens…
Catholic bishop urges U.S. Secretary of State to build ‘partnership’ with Nigeria to address violence
“The bishops of Nigeria have decried the unabated violence perpetrated by terrorist groups such as Boko Haram and the Islamic State-West Africa Province in the northeastern states, Zaidan noted in…
Is Divine Mercy The Key To Finding Forgiveness In Your Life?
It’s often said that forgiveness is a key aspect of finding peace and moving forward in life. But what role does divine mercy play in this process? Divine mercy is…
Catholic Home Missions Appeal: an opportunity for parishes to ‘minister to their neighbors’
In 2023, the Catholic Home Missions Appeal raised more than $9.8 million toward grants for dioceses with limited resources. “The faithful who live in the mission dioceses give sacrificially to…
How Can The Easter Season Lead You To Experience The Gift Of Pentecost?
There’s a profound connection between the Easter season and the celebration of Pentecost in the Christian faith. As Christians around the world commemorate the resurrection of Jesus during the Easter…
Catholic Nebraska lawmaker leaves Democratic Party over its pro-abortion views
Because of these votes, the Democratic Party of Douglas County withdrew its support for McDonnell and stripped him of his voting rights on internal matters within the county party. He…
Catholic Relief Services increasing efforts in Gaza despite deaths of aid workers
“We benefit greatly from local expertise, with experienced staff informing all the decisions that we make,” he said. “We also have a field security plan, with analysis of the risks…