News
Fight scandal by giving witness to the Gospel, pope tells young people
Pope Francis spoke about witness, dreams and true love during an evening meeting with some 70,000 young adults gathered at Rome's Circus Maximus at the end of a pilgrimage.
Catholic bishops urge Florida governor to spare death-row inmate
In a letter to the governor on behalf of the Catholic bishops of Florida, Michael Sheedy, executive director of the state's Catholic conference, appealed to Scott to commute the death sentence for Jose Antonio Jimenez to a life sentence without parole.
World must not forget suffering of Ukraine and its people, says prelate
Since 2014 Ukraine "has been a victim of relentless military aggression" and suffered countless human tragedies, but now the media's attention has shifted away from the country to other conflict zones.
Cardinal O’Malley calls for investigation at Boston seminary
Cardinal Sean P. O'Malley said that he has asked the rector of St. John Seminary to go on sabbatical leave and is asking for an investigation of allegations made on social media.
Bishops, faith leaders condemn Tennessee’s first execution in nine years
Two Tennessee Catholic bishops called the execution of Billy Ray Irick Aug. 9 "unnecessary."
How can human dignity be preserved and enhanced through public policy?
Human dignity: It hasn't quite become a campaign issue, but it's coming close.
‘Take clear action,’ young Catholics urge U.S. bishops in open letter
An open letter from 43 writers, academics and Catholic leaders said to be "children in the decades leading up to the sexual abuse crisis of 2002" called for an end to silence on the issue.
Archbishop Chaput announces clerical changes
Changes of assignment for four religious priests in parishes and institutions in the Philadelphia Archdiocese were announced this week.
Judge blocks deportation underway for asylum seekers
A federal judge Aug. 9 ordered the immediate return to the U.S. of two Salvadoran asylum seekers, a mother and her daughter, who were unexpectedly deported from Texas to their native country.
Canon lawyers explain how Vatican abuse trials function
UPDATED - A canonical trial at the Vatican differs in many ways from criminal trials in the United States.