The campaign “One Church, One Family” calls for prayer and public witness on behalf of immigrants on Oct. 22 and Nov. 13.
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Honduran Human Rights Activist Assassinated
Assassination of indigenous human rights activist and pastoral agent Pablo Isabel Hernández in Honduras provokes international outcry.
Archbishop Urges Nuclear Disarmament
Archbishop Wester of Santa Fe urges renewed commitment to peace with the goal of eliminating...
Ethiopian Bishop Describes ‘Way of the Cross’
In Ethiopia, Bishop Lesanuchristos Matheos describes the conflict, hunger and violence suffered by his people as a “Way of the Cross.”
Pope to Diplomatic Corps: Pandemic Calls for ‘Reality Check’
Pope Francis urges diplomatic corps to eschew divisions and decries “cancel culture” as ideological colonization.
Afghan Helps Welcome Refugees
Afghan immigrant Sayed Wardak helps church agency welcome refugees from his homeland with Catholic...
Philippines Bans Child Marriage
Law signed in the Philippines prohibits child marriage and allows authorities to impose heavy punishment, including up to 12 years in prison.
Chaplain Still Counseling Police One Year After Capitol Insurrection
A year since the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, a Catholic chaplain still sees pain and mental stress among metropolitan police officers.
Tribute to 22 Church Workers Killed in 2021
The Vatican pays tribute to 22 Catholic church workers and honors others not officially recognized who were killed in 2021.
Pope Launches Synodal Process to Discern Holy Spirit’s Call to the Church
Under the theme “For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation and Mission,” the pope has called the church to listen and hear one another in all facets of church life.
The Pope: More Example Than Exhortation
Pope Francis' 2021 illustrated teaching on kinshipBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN...
Peace Day Message: Pour Money into Education, Not Weapons, Wars
In his message, which the Vatican sends to heads of state around the world, Pope Francis proposed...
Year Ends without Immigration Reform
As 2021 ends, advocates say much-needed immigration reform, especially for vulnerable migrants, is unfinished business.
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