Archbishop: Brazil trying to undo protections for indigenous peoples
"In the 1980s, we helped to draft the articles in the 1988 constitution that recognize the culture of the indigenous peoples and set out protection of their lands by demarcation," said Archbishop Roque Paloschi of Porto Velho. "Today, we are struggling to keep those protections in place."
The elderly are vital to the church’s mission
WIth their growing numbers, senior citizens are becoming the mainstay of parish life and ministry. Their faith, wisdom and experience are treasures to be embraced by younger generations.
Serbs, Croats conclude study of Blessed Stepinac’s life
A commission of Croatian and Serbian experts studying Blessed Alojzije Stepinac's life said they were unable to reach a conclusion on questions regarding the controversial martyr's history.
Journal: Strip religious garb, fundamentalist tones from U.S. political power
U.S. politics have become increasingly colored by an apocalyptic world view, promoted by certain fundamentalist Christians, that fosters hatred, fear and intolerance, said an influential Jesuit magazine.
Catholic Extension announces eight finalists for Lumen Christi award
Catholic Extension has announced eight finalists for its Lumen Christi Award, which recognizes Catholic leaders "for bringing the light of Christ" to poor communities across the United States.
What to do with your life? Consider three questions
Young people can become paralyzed by many options as they face a choice of vocation. Recent college grad Katie Daniels discerns through this framework: What gives you joy? Are you good at it? Does anyone need you to do it?
Q-and-A on the Vatican’s recent instruction on bread, wine for Communion
Bishops should look at ways to help verify and guarantee the validity and worthiness of the bread and wine used for the celebration of the Eucharist, the Vatican said in a recent document.
Black Catholics at congress urged to ‘listen, learn, think, act and pray’
More than 2,000 converged on Orlando July 6-9 for the 12th National Black Catholic Congress where speakers -- clergy, lay and religious -- addressed a variety of topics and concerns facing black communities and families.
Campuses cannot be ‘echo chambers’ for one viewpoint, say observers
In the wake of several violent incidents involving controversial speakers at universities this year, the Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing June 20 on free speech on college campuses.
Nuclear weapons ban treaty has challenge of actual disarmament occurring
The passage of a United Nations treaty banning the possession of nuclear weapons comes at a time when the majority of world's nations are frustrated with the slow pace of nuclear disarmament.