Pope Francis to speak at Clinton Global Initiative
Pope Francis is set to speak via remote link at the 2023 Clinton Global Initiative in New York, which will be attended by Patrons of the Bambino Gesu Hospital.
By Vatican News
The Holy See Press Office informed journalists on Thursday that Pope Francis will take part in the 2023 Clinton Global Initiative (CGI), taking place on 18-19!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Read More...
Pope Francis to speak at Clinton Global Initiative
Pope Francis is set to speak via remote link at the 2023 Clinton Global Initiative in New York, which will be attended by Patrons of the Bambino Gesu Hospital.
By Vatican News
The Holy See Press Office informed journalists on!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
US bishops ask Supreme Court to ratify weapon bans in domestic violence cases
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops issues an amicus brief related to the US v. Rahimi case, arguing for upholding a federal law preventing people under domestic restraining orders from carrying firearms.
By Edoardo!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Nicaragua: Jesuits condemn closure of Central American University in Managua
Father Arturo de Sosa, SJ, the Superior General of the Society of Jesus, expresses solidarity with the Jesuit Central American Province after the forced closure of the Central American University (UCA) in Managua by the Nicaraguan!-->…
Japanese and US Bishops pledge partnership for a nuclear-free world
Five Japanese and US bishops pledge to work together towards a “world without nuclear weapons” and call for concrete progress in this effort by August 2025, the 80th anniversary of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings.
By Lisa!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Ecuadorean Bishops condemn violence, pray for peace
Ecuador’s Catholic Bishops’ Conference releases a statement expressing their solidarity with the family of assassinated presidential candidate, Fernando Villavicecio, and condemn every form of violence.
By James Blears
Fernando!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
WYD: US young pilgrims prepare for Lisbon
The United States are one of the five largest delegations participating in the week-long event which will kick off on 1 August under the theme “Mary arose and went with haste” with Pope Francis joining the young pilgrims from 3 to 6 August!-->…
U.S. Bishops react to Supreme Court’s ruling on affirmative action
The U.S. Catholic Bishops’ Conference (USCCB) reaffirms the importance of education access for marginalized racial groups after the Supreme Court’s ruling that race can no longer be considered as a factor in university admissions.
!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Investigation into Honduras riot reveals security breakdown
An investigation into Honduras’ most deadly riot in a women’s prison in which forty six inmates died, reveals a total breakdown of security, led to mob rule.
By James Blears
The disintegration of security leading to the riot and!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
From Haiti’s hell, Bishop Dumas appeals for urgent ‘Marshall Plan’
As millions daily struggle against hunger and poor living conditions in Haiti, as the nation has been brought to its knees by the violence of armed gangs, cholera and climate upheaval, Haitian Bishop Dumas of Anse-à-Veau-Miragoâne!-->…
US bishops gather in Florida for plenary meeting
As the Catholic bishops of the United States gather for two days of meetings and votes, the Apostolic Nuncio stresses the importance of encounter, listening, and mission.
By Joseph Tulloch
The plenary meeting of the United States!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Torrential rains in Haiti cause widespread flooding, deaths
Torrential rains in Haiti, have caused widespread flooding, with authorities announcing fifteen people have died, eight more are missing, with the death toll expected to rise.
By James Blears
Belts of heavy rain, started on!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Pope: Entrepreneurs must build business models on culture of encounter
Pope Francis meets with members of the Latin American Business Council, and urges entrepreneurs to look to the Gospel to find hope and direction in their business endeavors.
By Devin Watkins
“Work must be founded on a culture of!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
A Priest has been shot dead in the troubled Western Mexican State of Michocan. He’s the ninth…
Mexico: Another priest shot dead
By James Blears
The shot man has been formally identified as Father Javier Garcia Villafana, an Augustinian Priest who according to the State Prosecutor's Office was shot multiple times!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Church in Dallas mourns victims of mass shooting at outlet mall in Allen
As the community of Dallas mourns the victims of yet another mass shooting killing 9 people including the gunman, Bishop Edward J. Burns expresses the solidarity of the local Catholic community to the families of the victims.
By!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Pope tells Catholic educators to forge open and humane minds
Pope Francis encourages Catholic educators to help form young people who are able to transcend ideologies and cultivate the common good.
By Linda Bordoni
We need to form young people who are “catholic” in the sense of,“universal”!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Sandinista crackdown on Catholic Church continues
As anti-Catholic persecution goes on in Nicaragua, U.S. bishops reaffirm their solidarity with the Nicaraguan Church and call on the international community to continue to work for the restoration of peace in the Latin American country.
!-->!-->!-->…
Pope to Papal Foundation: Financial scandals damage Church charity work
Pope Francis meets with a delegation of the Papal Foundation as it concludes its annual pilgrimage to Rome, and commends its generous contribution to the Holy See’ charitable work and its transparent financial management of funds.
!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Church in Nashville mourns victims of yet another US mass shooting
Bishop Mark Spalding of Nashville calls for prayers for the victims and families of the latest mass shooting in the US, killing three children and three members of staff in a local Presbyterian school.
By Vatican News staff reporter!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Pope invites prayers for victims of war and natural disasters
At the conclusion of the Sunday Angelus, Pope Francis asks for prayers for war-torn Ukraine, victims of the tornado in Mississippi, USA, and earthquake survivors in Turkey and Syria. He also prayed for peace and reconciliation in Peru.
!-->!-->!-->…
Latin American phase of Synod: Toward a “Church of the people”
As the Continental Stage of the Synod in Latin America draws to a close, we speak with Fr Ricardo González, a member of the drafting committee of the synod synthesis document.
By Joseph Tulloch
From the 17th to the!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…