Human rights group to Nigeria security agents after priest’s kidnapping: ‘Act or resign’
“The International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law is deeply shocked and dismayed that more than 30 defenseless citizens of the southeast were abducted in two days in…
11 killed as Islamist jihadists reportedly target Christians in Mozambican village
Those who spoke to ACN recounted that Christians were “showered with bullets” in the incident. “There are also records of burned houses and destroyed property,” ACN reported. “Hours later, on…
Ethnic Armenians surrender and disarm following Azerbaijan offensive
The attacks forced over 10,000 people, including women, children, and elderly, to evacuate their homes, according to the Artsakh Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This week’s escalation was the first indication…
Vatican cardinal to make charity mission to Ukraine city hit by Russian drones
The secretary general of Caritas Internationalis, Alistair Dutton, said the attack destroyed more than 330 tons of humanitarian aid for Ukrainians. “The mission’s employees were unharmed,” the head of Caritas-Spes…
Bishop who will attend synod: We must address issue of women deacons and priests
‘Great possibilities’ “I believe the synod has great possibilities,” O’Malley commented. “Of course, much will depend on us, the members of the Church, if we are willing to work with…
Pope Francis lauds Catholic saint who fought to end slavery in Africa
After two years in Africa, three of the five other missionaries Comboni had traveled with had died, and Comboni also became ill. Comboni wrote to his parents: “We will have…
Pope Francis appeals for peace in Nagorno-Karabakh: ‘Silence the weapons’
The South Caucasus region has been a flashpoint since Nagorno-Karabakh declared independence from Azerbaijan after the fall of the Soviet Union, sparking a war between Armenia and Azerbaijan over the…
Argentine bishops hold day of prayer, reflection against human trafficking
The president of the Argentine Bishops’ Conference, Bishop Oscar Ojea, pointed out in a video posted on the conference website that “Human trafficking does serious, very serious injury to the…
Exclusive interview: Convicted pro-life activist speaks out
Paulette Harlow of Kingston, Massachusetts, a woman in her mid-70s, is set to be tried on Oct. 23 on similar charges. Darnel said he doesn’t believe he violated the FACE…
Vatican launches investigation into Australian bishop accused of child sex abuse
According to 7NEWS, the report found that allegations against Saunders date back to just shortly after he was ordained a priest in Sydney, about 50 years ago, and that he…
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…