A historic, late-hour deal reached at the U.N. climate change summit to establish a “loss and damage” fund for countries vulnerable to the devastating impacts of a warming world represented “a real breakthrough,” said representatives of Catholic and other religious groups.
Catholic advocates call COP27 deal on loss and damage ‘real breakthrough’
Pope remembers victims of Soviet-made famine in Ukraine, prays for peace
“Let us pray for the victims of this genocide and pray for so many Ukrainians — children, women and the elderly, babies — who suffer the martyrdom of aggression today,” the pope said.
Irish archbishop criticizes ‘pathetic responses’ to clergy abuse
A radio documentary titled “Blackrock Boys” aired on the national broadcaster RTE Nov. 7 told stories of abuse in the 1970s and 1980s.
Diocese distances itself from deacon’s comment after Colorado killings
The diocese noted that the original post by Deacon Federle “is not representative of the Church’s teachings.”
Washington Archdiocese’s pro-life Mass in January to have more local focus
In one change, the archdiocese has canceled its long-running arena-size Youth Rally and Mass for Life to instead host a smaller Youth Mass of Celebration and Thanksgiving for Life Jan. 20.
Private lifestyle no longer a reason for job dismissal in German church
The bishops adopted the more liberal guidelines for the approximately 800,000 employees of the Catholic Church and the Caritas social services organization, reported KNA, the German Catholic news agency.
Pope suspends Caritas Internationalis officers, appoints administrator
According to Vatican News, Cardinal Tagle read the papal decree to the assembly and, while acknowledging the news could upset or confuse some people, he said they should be reassured knowing that it came after “a careful and independent study of the working environment of the secretariat and the governance exercised by the people and bodies in charge.”
Two religious orders face off in Montreal courtroom over abuse liability
The Grey Nuns of Montreal are asking a Canadian court that the Congregation of Holy Cross compensate them should they be required to pay the victims of clergy sexual abuse who are part of the class action authorized against the order of women religious.