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Local crafters make rosaries for migrants at border
Parishioners at St. William in Philadelphia created twine chaplets with a prayer in every knot for those fleeing poverty and violence -- a journey some of them know all too well.
Pope, cardinal offer condolences after fire in COVID-19 ward at Iraqi hospital
Following the July 12 blaze, which killed at least 64 people, Pope Francis prayed for "God's blessings of consolation, strength and peace" upon patients, staff and caregivers, while Iraqi Cardinal Louis Sako, the Chaldean Catholic patriarch, also expressed his "deep sadness and sorrow."
ICE announces reversal of policy of detaining pregnant, nursing migrants
The July announcement includes women who have given birth within a year "in recognition of the time needed for infant development and parental bonding."
Religion census uses data gathered from 500,000 people in seven-year period
A new report from the Public Religion Research Institute found "substantial cultural and political divides "between white Christians and Christians of color," while the number of religiously unaffiliated grows.
Virginia man rows to raise awareness, funds for Alzheimer’s caregivers
During a 24-hour, 176-mile rowing session, John Musser deepened his faith and "took a swing" at the disease that's claimed a number of his loved ones, including his own wife.
Archdiocesan ministries crown at-risk clients ‘queen for a day’
Some 20 ladies served by Women of Hope and Mercy Hospice relaxed royally at a July 9 luau luncheon sponsored by Catholic Social Services.
Immigrant advocates from faith organizations hail TPS extension for Yemen
Yemenis in the U.S. will now have protected status through March 3, 2023 due to "worsening humanitarian and economic conditions" in their homeland, the Department of Homeland Security announced July 6.
Citing canon law norms, La Crosse, Wis., bishop removes ‘divisive’ pastor
On July 9, Bishop William P. Callahan removed Father James Altman, who has stirred controversy for criticizing Catholic Democrats from the pulpit over the political party's support for legal abortion.
Persecution worsens for Christians in post-coup Myanmar, experts say
Religious and ethnic minorities in the predominantly Buddhist nation are facing increased oppression under the junta that overthrew the civilian government on Feb. 1, experts said during an online forum.
Congolese cardinal, peace activist and biblical scholar, dies at 81
Congolese Cardinal Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya, retired archbishop of Kinshasa, passed away July 11 near Paris where he had been rushed five days earlier for medical care.