Pope Francis: ‘The common good has become global’
Vatican City, May 2, 2019 / 11:01 am (CNA).- Pope Francis called on nations to work toward a global common good Thursday, particularly in confronting climate change, human trafficking, and…
Zimbabwean bishops reportedly approve beatification cause of lay missionary
Harare, Zimbabwe, May 2, 2019 / 10:24 am (CNA).- The bishops’ conference of Zimbabwe approved Wednesday the opening of the cause for canonization of John Bradburne, a lay missionary to…
Oklahoma Supreme Court rules against abortion pill law
Oklahoma City, Okla., May 2, 2019 / 12:16 am (CNA).- The Oklahoma Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down a state law restricting the way in which the abortion pill is…
How Catholics in Camden help working families get homes of their own
Camden, N.J., May 1, 2019 / 05:19 pm (CNA).- Affordable housing is a problem for many Americans, but for the low-income residents of Camden, a Catholic non-profit is working hard…
Nicaraguan bishops lament continued suffering under Ortega
Managua, Nicaragua, May 1, 2019 / 05:03 pm (CNA).- The Nicaraguan bishops lamented Wednesday that “the Nicaraguan family continues to suffer,” and called for no more “repressive actions and persecution.”…
Archbishop Gregory promises transparency during state investigation
Atlanta, Ga., May 1, 2019 / 03:45 pm (CNA).- The bishops of the state of Georgia have vowed to be open and transparent as the attorney general conducts an investigation…
St. Joseph Catholic Church in Phoenix destroyed by fire, cause unknown
Phoenix, Ariz., May 1, 2019 / 02:59 pm (CNA).- An extensive fire destroyed St. Joseph Catholic Church in north Phoenix during the early morning hours of May 1. The cause…
Retired archbishop calls for release of protesters amid Venezuela crisis
Maracaibo, Venezuela, May 1, 2019 / 02:39 pm (CNA).- The Archbishop Emeritus of Maracaibo demanded Wednesday the prompt release of peaceful demonstrators who were arrested the day prior during protests…
Theologians accuse pope of heresy
Vatican City, May 1, 2019 / 11:35 am (CNA).- A group of nineteen Catholics, including some prominent academics, have published an open letter to the bishops of the world accusing…
Chilean bishops, prosecutors to cooperate in abuse investigations
Santiago, Chile, May 1, 2019 / 10:35 am (CNA).- The Chilean bishops’ conference signed a collaboration agreement with public prosecutors Tuesday to streamline the investigation of clerical sexual abuse. The…
Vatican accepts resignation of Bishop McGrath of San Jose
Vatican City, May 1, 2019 / 06:29 am (CNA).- Pope Francis Wednesday accepted the resignation of Bishop Patrick J. McGrath of San Jose, California, who will be automatically succeeded by…
Analysis: With bishops in a tight spot, will priests get squeezed?
Denver, Colo., May 1, 2019 / 04:50 am (CNA).- Last week, Bishop Richard Malone of Buffalo suspended three priests who were accused of engaging in inappropriate sexual conversations with diocesan…