President Biden says ‘not big on abortion’ but campaigns with strong abortion message
Tuberville has for months refused to cooperate in approving the promotions of more than 200 military officers, citing the Pentagon’s “illegal” abortion travel policy. The travel policy, which took effect…
Mexican bishops demand respect for religious freedom, secular state in Nativity scene case
In their statement, the CEM noted that modern democratic states are configured at the service of “every human person, of every community, promoting the full exercise of their freedoms and…
Meet the U.S.’s newest archbishop and leader of the Church in Las Vegas
The 73-year-old Thomas, who as bishop of Helena ordained the real-life subject of Mark Wahlberg’s 2022 film “Father Stu,” also spent most of his childhood and adolescence in Montana. He…
Caritas Chile launches campaign to aid victims of heavy rains, flooding
The weather emergency isn’t letting up, and the Chilean Meteorological Directorate issued an alert regarding the possibility of waterspouts, electrical storms, winds, hail, and even probable tornadoes. The forecast is…
German exodus: Half a million Catholics abandon Church in historic departure
Several German bishops expressed dismay over the figures. Bishop Stefan Oster of Passau described the numbers as “frighteningly high,” while Bishop Bertram Meier of Augsburg acknowledged the Church’s need to…
UPDATE: Details emerge on Honduras prison fight that left more than 40 women inmates dead
The president tweeted she was “shocked by the monstrous murder of women in CEFAS, planned by gangs in full view and tolerance of security authorities. My solidarity with the relatives.”…
Nicaraguan dictatorship places Sandinista flags in front of cathedral of imprisoned bishop
“We know that the bishop of Matagalpa, who is the head of this diocese that has been seriously affected, is being held captive in one of the Nicaraguan jails, where…
Parishioners murdered in Newton, Massachusetts, were ‘salt of the earth’ pastor says
Riley said that the D’Amores and Arpino were “awesome people” who were “very involved in the church.” “They were the best version of Catholic Italian-Americans you could ever believe,” he…
On heels of apostolic visitation, Bishop Strickland keeps up presence on social media
Strickland responded to the organization’s tweet by thanking them, saying “Our power is…’Hail Mary full of grace…’” The bishop responded to another tweet on Monday night by Fox News that…
Violence, emergence of new militia among Democratic Republic of Congo bishops’ concerns
“In the same vein,” the Church leaders said, “we are witnessing the emergence and expansion of the Mobondo militia in the western part of our country, which is spreading terror…
30 Catholic Democrats sign letter on Dobbs anniversary vowing to support abortion
Saturday marked one year since the Supreme Court issued its decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization that overturned the nearly 50-year-old Roe v. Wade case. The decision in…
Views on sexual morality halt appointment of new dean at Italian seminary
The PTH Brixen, located in the Northern Italian region of South Tyrol (Alto Adige), is a significant institution in the traditionally German-speaking region, offering courses in philosophy and theology. It…