Church in Spain collects almost 1,000 complaints of sexual abuse since 1945
The complaints indicate 728 alleged perpetrators including 170 diocesan priests and 208 ordained religious, 234 non-ordained men and women religious, one deacon, 92 laypeople, and 23 people whose state is…
Fort Worth bishop dismisses Carmelite mother superior in latest in Texas monastery-diocese dispute
The lawsuit seeks $1 million in civil damages and asks the court to block the bishop’s and the diocese’s access to any records obtained by confiscating the reverend mother’s property.…
Florida bishops plead with DeSantis to spare life of death row inmate
The letter acknowledged the suffering Owen has caused but stated the bishops’ opposition to the death penalty and belief in the sanctity of life. “His senseless and horrific acts tragically…
Church in Peru donates thousands of doses of medication to combat dengue epidemic
According to the National Center for Epidemiology, Disease Prevention and Control of the Ministry of Health (Minsa), as of May 29, 111,085 cases were reported nationwide with 153 deaths and…
Nevada GOP governor signs pro-abortion bill; Oklahoma court strikes down abortion restrictions
The same rule applies to health care licensing boards, which will not be allowed to disqualify a person for violating an abortion law in another state as long as it…
New ‘Padre Pio’ film is a human look at the famous saint, filmmakers say
Whenever the filming team ran into technical or legal issues, LaBeouf didn’t panic but turned to the saint’s famous motto: Pray, hope, and don’t worry. “And things worked out. They…
Nicaraguan dictatorship takes over Catholic school; three nuns may be deported soon
According to the Nicaraguan media, the police officers justified the takeover of the school by stating that they must review the school’s documentation. “There are approximately six nuns, including an…
White House condemns Nicaraguan dictatorship’s latest attacks against the Catholic Church
“The dictatorship there continues its persecution of Catholics,” Jensen said. “The latest, accusing the Catholic Church in Nicaragua of money laundering. Human rights defenders say that is absolutely baseless.” “Daniel…
Vatican looking into $17 million transfer from U.S.-based charity to impact investing fund
As a pontifical organization, it is an official instrument of the Holy See and the pope. While national director of TPMS-US in 2014, Small founded the New York-based nonprofit Missio…
Pope Francis accepts resignation of Indian bishop cleared of rape charge in civil trial
A religious sister with the Missionaries of Jesus accused the bishop of raping her during his May 2014 visit to her convent in Kuravilangad, in Kerala. In a 72-page complaint…
Why is June the month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus?
These different ways include partaking in a holy hour on Thursdays and the reception of the Eucharist on the first Friday of every month. Jesus told Sister Margaret Mary: “My…
Fort Worth Diocese: Vatican says bishop has authority over Carmelite monastery amid investigation
“The Dicastery recognized and acknowledged that Bishop Olson has been, and continues to be, entrusted with full governing responsibility for the Monastery,” the statement reads. “This decree is in response…