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…
Religious freedom report shows dangerous trends in the West
“It’s not necessarily that type of persecution here ,” ACN-USA Director of Outreach Edward Clancy told CNA. Clancy said that Western governments often engage in “polite persecution,” referencing a term…
Vatican’s child protection commission invites public feedback on safeguarding principles
“The function of these principles,” the commission said, “is to promote protection from abuse in the Church according to existing good practices in safeguarding, with a focus on assisting people…
Amid trans ideology dispute, Portland Archdiocese temporarily closes department of schools
The department oversees more than 40 archdiocesan elementary schools and high schools, which educate more than 15,000 students and employ about 1,300 teachers, according to the archdiocese’s website. It supports…
German cardinal under investigation: Allegations of perjury prompt search of archdiocese
Searches were conducted simultaneously at 8 a.m. local time by some 30 police officers and four public prosecutors at a total of six locations, including the premises of the vicariate…