John Hume, peacemaker in Northern Ireland, dies at 83
Remembered as "a paragon of peace, a giant of a statesman," he convinced the Provisional IRA to declare a cease-fire in 1994 and helped build the Good Friday peace agreement in 1998.
Catholic leaders call for prayers, help after massive Beirut blasts
Lebanese were reeling after a massive explosion at Beirut's port destroyed homes, businesses and livelihoods across the capital. Catholic leaders called for international support.
Archbishop, rabbi see progress in Jewish-Catholic relations
In a July 28 webinar, Archbishop Nelson Perez and Rabbi Abraham Skorka discussed how both faiths can deepen their dialogue while addressing COVID, racism and antisemitism.
Local Nicaraguan Catholics call cathedral attack ‘action of the devil’
A July 31 firebombing in Managua is part of a larger assault against the Catholic faith in Nicaragua, say area expats, but believers there "are willing to die" for Christ.
Local Nicaraguan Catholics call cathedral attack ‘action of the devil’
A July 31 firebombing in Managua is part of a larger assault against the Catholic faith in Nicaragua, say area expats, but believers there "are willing to die" for Christ.
Citing major decline in revenue, Camden Diocese suspends survivor payments
Due to COVID-19's affect on revenues, the diocese is freezing future decisions or payments to clergy sexual abuse survivors through its compensation program.
Supreme Court declines request to stop border wall construction
In a 5-4 vote, the Supreme Court gave the go-ahead for construction to continue on portions of the Trump administration's border wall with Mexico, funding for which is opposed by the U.S. bishops.
Nicaraguan bishops denounce Managua cathedral arson attack as ‘terrorism’
Nicaragua's Catholic leadership vowed not to be intimidated as a government campaign of intolerance targeting the church turns increasingly cruel and involves acts of sacrilege.
Jesuits’ global leader warns of pandemic’s threat to democracy
The pandemic is an occasion to share the point of view of the poor and to protect democracy even as many governments "are taking the path of authoritarianism," said Jesuit Father Arturo Sosa.
Persons with disabilities see progress, challenges as ADA turns 30
The Americans with Disabilities Act points to "work that has been done," but the "ongoing mission of love" must continue, say archdiocesan leaders of disability ministries.