Venezuela is falling back into ‘extreme poverty,’ archbishop says
“It’s impossible to sustain yourself with these starvation wages,” he stressed. After more than 20 years of the socialist dictatorship initiated by former President Hugo Chavez and continued by his…
Nigeria’s newest cardinal shares secret behind the highest Mass attendance in the world
The cardinal noted that while the family is “facing a lot of pressure because of the socioeconomic and cultural situation in Nigeria,” most families have held out against this pressure,…
Latin American bishops pray for Nicaraguan Bishop Álvarez at cathedral where St. Oscar Romero is buried
The bishops of Guatemala also expressed “their solidarity with Bishop Rolando Álvarez, a courageous shepherd devoted to his people and his sheep, who has faced persecution for a long time…
‘We need time,’ Synod on Synodality organizers tell German-language media
Cardinal Mario Grech — who serves as secretary general of the world synod — told the German-language Swiss media outlet kath.ch that synodality was “a gift of the Holy Spirit…
Salesian priest named prefect of Vatican library
A papal bull in 1475 opened the library and archive to study by scholars. Archival material was formally separated from the library in the early 17th century and entrusted to…
San Diego Diocese may file for bankruptcy amid abuse claims
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law in 2019 a measure called AB 218, which extended the statute of limitations for childhood sex abuse victims. The law allows civil claims…
Richmond bishop condemns FBI memo that sought to link Latin Mass to violent extremism
“Racism, religious bigotry, violence, and discrimination have no place in our Church or teachings,” Knestout said. The leaked memo specifically points to the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter (FSSP) and…
Spanish bishop proclaims the right to life doesn’t come from the ballot box or a court
Regarding the abortion of people with Down syndrome, the bishop stressed that “we are facing a true massacre, a holocaust, and we cannot remain silent.” Munilla said on his “Sixth…
Priest shot to death in Mexico
“May God reward the dedication of his life in the name of Christ for the Church! May his soul and that of all the faithful departed, by the mercy of…
Pringles commercial airs most pro-life ad of the Super Bowl
The grandfather goes on to explain that it happens to “surgeons, judges, airport ground crew” and finally “even your little cousin Timmy,” whose sonogram image clearly shows a baby with…
Pope Francis asks Virgin Mary to intercede for Nicaragua after bishop sentenced to 26 years in prison
Álvarez, an outspoken critic of Ortega’s regime, was charged with being a “traitor of the homeland” on Feb. 10. Ortega’s government has in recent years detained, imprisoned, and likely tortured…
Pope Francis names Bishop Frank Leo to lead Archdiocese of Toronto in Canada
The Metropolitan Archdiocese of Toronto covers the territory of the Greater Toronto Area, capital of the province of Ontario. It has 225 parishes, almost 400 priests, and close to 2…