While citizens have long voted peacefully, losing candidates for the presidency have repeatedly rejected the outcome as either rigged or marred by irregularities, triggering postelection violence and mass protests.
Kenyan bishops urge calm as presidential election dispute emerges
Cardinal Ouellet, Vatican official, among clergy accused of abuse in lawsuit
Archdiocesan authorities were informed in January 2021 of the allegations against Cardinal Ouellet.
Dolan: As Jesus taught, church must welcome, help newly arrived migrants
Catholic Charities has been “steadfast in accompanying immigrants and refugees for over a century,” and serving these asylum-seekers who “suddenly and unexpectedly arrive at our doorstep” is no different.
How to make the church synodal? Inclusion, say respondents in 3 countries
Several common themes emerged in responses from Australia, New Zealand and Ireland.
Syrian bishop: Aleppo facing ‘bombardment’ of poverty
The Chaldean Catholic bishop of Aleppo said 11 years of war and the accompanying economic sanctions have left the city impoverished.
Digital world leaves some ‘hyperconnected and alone,’ Vatican official says
The Signis World Congress was taking place online and in-person in Seoul, South Korea, Aug. 15-18, with the theme, “Peace in the Digital World.”
LCWR recommits to carrying out work for social justice for three more years
LCWR voted to renew the focus of its 2019-2022 resolution: seeking communion at the intersection of racism, forced migration and the climate crisis.
Catholics express sorrow, offer prayers after Orthodox church fire in Egypt
According to news reports, at least 5,000 Coptic Christians were preparing for the morning liturgy Aug. 14 at the Martyr Abu Sefein Church in Imbaba, a suburban area of the city, when the fire started.