Seeing the church in America through Hispanic Catholic eyes

If you want evidence of how U.S. Catholicism and the Hispanic experience go hand in hand, Hosffman Ospino suggests looking around at the faces of young Latino Catholics in so many parishes across the country.

Faith groups urge Trump to embrace duty to protect environment

Catholic groups were among dozens mobilizing to prevent any rollback of laws and international agreements protecting the environment in response to President-elect Donald Trump's campaign promises to undo directives that he believes hinder business development.

Bishops visiting Holy Land: Christians must oppose Israeli settlements

"This de facto annexation of land not only undermines the rights of Palestinians in areas such as Hebron and East Jerusalem but, as the U.N. recently recognized, also imperils the chance of peace," said bishops who participated in the Holy Land Coordination.

Theologian: Christian unity possible but not a ‘call to ignore realities’

Disagreements among Christians have existed from the beginning, but there is a way to live in unity until disagreements can be resolved, said Michael Root, a member of the U.S. Lutheran-Roman Catholic Dialogue.

Vatican policy promotes access to Jerusalem, self-determination for all

The key concern of the Holy See, and of the Catholic Church as a whole, since the Middle Ages has been for the Christian holy sites and Christian communities present in the Holy Land from the time of Jesus. The vast majority of Christians in the region are Palestinians.

Working with Iraqi refugees stretches, strengthens priest’s faith

Father Khalil Jaar said the Iraqi Christians, who escaped the Islamic State invasion for initial sanctuary in Jordan until they find a permanent home, have become like family for him, with some even living on the compound of his parish in Amman, Jordan

Vatican backs papal commission investigating Order of Malta

The Vatican also rejected "any attempt to discredit these members of the group," led by Archbishop Silvano M. Tomasi, former Vatican representative to U.N. agencies in Geneva.

Catholics seek common ground with Trump administration

Five panelists addressed the role the Catholic faith can play as the country gets ready for the incoming Trump administration. Some speakers expressed optimism, others apprehension.

Bishops of Malta issue norms for ministry to divorced, civilly remarried

Under certain circumstances, after long prayer and with "an informed and enlightened conscience," some divorced and civilly remarried Catholics may return to the sacraments, said the bishops of Malta.

Bishops still have hope Congress will pass immigration reform

Despite apprehension over policies that could be enacted by Congress acting in accord with a Republican president in Donald Trump, the bishops see "a new moment" in which to "move very carefully" on reform.