Fr. James Martin connects Catholic leaders to Capitol riots; Bishop Stika unimpressed Bishop Richard Stika of Knoxville voiced scepticism of Father James Martin’s recent essay claiming that...
Catholic bishops have welcomed an Irish government report on 20th century homes for unmarried mothers and babies run by local governments and often operated by religious orders....
A Vatican diplomat highlighted Thursday the “ever-growing intolerance and discrimination against Christians, Jews, Muslims and members of other religions.” Addressing the permanent council of the Organisation for...
Statement from Cardinal Napier OFM, Archbishop of Durban It is with the greatest sorrow that we announce the death of our Coadjutor Archbishop, Abel Gabuza. Archbishop Abel died...
Cardinal George Pell welcomed Thursday Pope Francis’ inclusion of laywomen on the Vatican’s economy council, saying he hopes “clear headed” women will help “sentimental males” do the...
In August Archbishop Abel Gabuza wrote a reflection on the coronavirus pandemic. “Let your half-full cup be the source of your strength, because it is not empty,...
The Catholic Church in South Africa was built by great missionaries. Daluxolo Moloantoa looks at the amazing life of one of them, Fr Camillus De Hovre OMI on...
By Cindy Wooden – The pandemic lockdowns and travel restrictions have had an impact on the Catholic Church’s relationships with other Christian churches, but the effects were not...
By Mark Zimmermann – Celebrating a livestreamed Mass for the community of Archbishop Carroll High School in Washington Jan. 13, Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory noted how sometimes...
By Fredrick Nzwili – After intense fighting cut off his ability to communicate with people outside his region, Bishop Tefaselassie Medhin of Adigrat, Ethiopia, called for urgent...
Facebook removes video commentary by Mexican cardinal By David Agren – Facebook removed a video commentary from Cardinal Juan Sandoval Iñiguez of Guadalajara, saying it spread false information...
“Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.” (Isaiah 43:1) Sometimes a soft caressing secret whisper, “you are… My...