News
French cardinal admits errors on abuse, meets with archdiocesan priests
"The cardinal has accepted the archdiocese committed errors in managing and nominating certain priests and has reiterated how important it is for victims of sexual abuse by clergy to see their right to truth and justice recognized."
On response to ISIS genocide, advocates ask: ‘Where are you, world?’
The head of the Knights of Columbus and others are rallying support at the U.N. for legal action against the Islamic State, who they blame for religious persecution, child torture and millions driven from their homes.
Ethics must guide medical research, protect human dignity, pope says
In that way, education and research can strive "to serve higher values, such as solidarity, generosity, magnanimity, sharing of knowledge, respect for human life, and fraternal and selfless love," he said.
All Catholics have role in renewing marriage, family life, cardinal says
"For the Holy Father, the pastoral mission of the church, focused on the lived expression of mercy and love, is expressed in these four principal activities: listening, accompanying, discerning and evangelizing."
Syrian archbishop would rather see Canada help Syrians stay home
Ever since the war started, Archbishop Jeanbart has said that his wish is to see the population -- and especially the Christians -- stay in Syria.
Russia’s Catholic, Orthodox to rebuild church buildings in Syria
Msgr. Igor Kovalevsky, secretary-general of the Russian bishops' conference, said the project should be viewed as the "first concrete outcome" of Pope Francis' meeting in Cuba with Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill.
Lebanese cardinal urges EU leaders to end Mideast wars, return displaced
He said the region's conflicts and wars must stop and that Palestinian refugees and displaced Iraqis and Syrians should "return to their own countries to preserve their own identities."
Indian bishop kidnapped, released by attackers demanding money
Bishop Prasad Gallela of Cuddapah was blindfolded, handcuffed and forcibly taken away while he was traveling home after celebrating Mass at Karunagiri Shrine April 25.
Catholic, Anglican leaders welcome Irish priest’s step toward sainthood
Jesuit Father Conor Harper said what is remarkable about him was the way he is "revered in the two Christian traditions that were so dear to him, the Roman Catholic and the Protestant.
West Catholic HS alum gives $5 million in largest-ever gift to school
Leonard Mazur, class of 1963, and his wife Helen visited the school April 28, advising the students to help others someday as they have been helped. In his remarkable life people helped him when he needed it.