As Vatican-China agreement approaches two years, opinion still divided
Ahead of late July talks between Beijing and the Vatican, experts differ on how to foster the delicate dialogue between the Catholic Church and the Chinese government.
Stalling action on debt relief at G-20 meeting was sinful, advocate says
The virtual July 18 meeting failed to resolve many debt-related issues, leaving poorer nations -- already devastated by COVID-19 -- further struggling, said Eric LeCompte, executive director of Jubilee USA.
Archbishop Perez receives pallium, job description from papal nuncio
During a July 19 Mass, apostolic nuncio Archbishop Christophe Pierre conferred the vestment, exhorting Philadelphia's shepherd to lead with patience and discernment, knowing that "in the hands of God, everything is different."
Catholic hospitals in Syria working to help indigent patients
The sites provide life-saving services free of charge to vulnerable Syrians, and hope to aid some 50,000 patients by the end of next year.
Ahead of G-20 meeting, Caritas urges debt relief for poor countries
In its annual report, released July 17, the international confederation of Catholic relief agencies said the debt of struggling nations "is often paid for by the sweat and toil of the poorest," who themselves are reeling from war, poverty and the coronavirus pandemic.
Our vanishing children
The eradication of Uighur children from China by force should remind us of the decline of children in the U.S. by choice, and all that it portends, writes Elise Italiano Ureneck.
Vatican guide aims to help leaders handle abuse allegations
The 17-page document offers a step-by-step guide for how bishops, religious superiors and canon lawyers are supposed to handle accusations of alleged abuse by clerics against minors.
Bishop Malesic plans to continue sharing joy of the Gospel in Cleveland
The Harrisburg native addressed church attendance, wearing face masks and opioid addiction at a press conference introducing him as the newly appointed bishop of Cleveland.
Archbishop Perez to receive pallium from papal delegate Sunday
Archbishop Christophe Pierre, ambassador of the Holy See to the U.S., will confer the liturgical vestment on Archbishop Nelson Perez, symbolizing his closeness to the pope.
Archbishop offers prayers, best wishes to new Cleveland bishop
Bishop Edward C. Malesic brings "vast administrative expertise and a priestly heart" to the people of the Diocese of Cleveland, who remain dear to Archbishop Nelson Pérez.