U.S. bishops say birthright citizenship is woven into our history and Western tradition, and it is also consistent with Catholic teaching.
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Belief in God as creator of all has consequences, pope says in new encyclical
Professing faith in God as the creator of all human beings has concrete consequences for how people should treat one another and make decisions in politics, economics and social life, Pope Francis says in his new encyclical “Fratelli Tutti, on Fraternity and Social Friendship.”
They may not vote as a block, but Latinos still can influence the election
Each presidential election year, the nonprofit Hope Border Institute in El Paso, Texas, has counted on parish halls and other church spaces to register new voters, particularly Latinos, so that their voices and interests can be properly represented.
Suffering of persecuted Christians around the globe ‘is real,’ say speakers
Shakeel Raphael projected an image of his brother Nadeem Samson on the screen, prison bars superimposed over the man’s sorrowful face.
From Orphan to Frontline COVID Nurse and Medical Student
A Maryknoll lay missioner shares the story of Samwel Chacha, an orphan who was raised by his aunt, who is now a frontline COVID nurse
Many Christians Among Victims of Mass Killings in Northern Nigeria
“The blood of these martyrs will not be in vain,” priest says. By Agnes Aineah, ACI...
Catholics Urged to Help ‘Unite World’ on Behalf of Internally Displaced People
The World Day for Migrants and Refugees Sept. 27 is a chance for Catholics “to unite the world” on behalf of displaced people and “pray for the well-being of our immigrant and refugee brothers and sisters,” said the chairman of the U.S. bishops’ migration committee.
Pope to U.N.: Respect for Each Human Life is Essential for Peace, Equality
Pope Francis asked members of the United Nations how they think they can respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and build a more peaceful, more just world when many of their countries spend billions on military weapons and when their treatment of the unborn, of refugees and of women shows so little respect for human life.
Conference Takes Stock of Progress in AIDS Fight During COVID-19
When COVID-19 struck communities around the world earlier this year, religious leaders who had responded to the HIV pandemic for decades were uniquely situated to confront the challenges the new virus presented, said international health officials who participated in a three-day virtual conference on the interfaith response to HIV and AIDS.
Priests Say Turkish Attacks in Northern Iraq Displace Christians
Iraqi Christian priests warn that the latest Turkish military attacks in northern Iraq are displacing Christians and exacerbating a precarious security situation.
Pope Francis: True Change Requires Input of Everyone, Not Just the Powerful
In his weekly audience, pontiff says “overcoming a crisis means changing.” By Carol Glatz,...
Church, Society Should Recognize Leadership of Hispanics, Latinos, Bishop Says
The Catholic Church and American society should recognize the historic and current contributions of Hispanic and Latino leaders, said a U.S. bishop at the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated Sept. 15-Oct. 15.
Catholic Activist Behind Women Empowerment in South Sudan Wins Global Peace Award
Executive Director and Co-founder of the Eve Organization for Women Development, Rita Martin Lopidia, was recognized for leading a coalition of women’s organizations to champion women’s participation in the 2018 revitalized peace agreement in South Sudan.
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