A Kinshasa-based priest made the comments in the wake of violent demonstrations against members of the U.N.-backed multilateral stabilization mission in Congo, known by the acronym MONUSCO.
Congolese bishops offer dialogue after anti-U.N. protests
Australian legislation would allow territories to pass their own laws
The Australian Parliament is considering legislation that would allow the country’s two territories to pass their own laws, paving the way for legalizing euthanasia.
Advocates worry anti-immigrant provisions will make way into spending bill
Several Catholic organizations in the 55-member Interfaith Immigration Coalition voiced worries Aug. 3 that some lawmakers will attempt to include an extension of a Trump-era rule in the Inflation Reduction Act.
HHS proposal replaces medical ethics with transgender ideology, critics say
The U.S. bishops in a July 27 statement saying that “assurances that HHS will honor religious freedom laws offer little comfort when HHS is actively fighting court rulings that declared HHS violated religious freedom laws the last time they tried to impose such a mandate.”
Caritas Ukraine director: Parish network was key to quick response
During the first five months of the war, Caritas provided assistance to more than 1.3 million people, which she attributed to “our well-developed network throughout Ukraine and our practical experience in responding to emergencies.”
Bishop: Knights’ founder is best example of how to be true pastors in world
Blessed McGivney’s “constant effort” was “to bring his flock together in Christ,” he said, adding that Knights have the responsibility to continue that.
Nuns and priests flee, more churches shut in Ethiopia’s Tigray region
Catholic bishops in Ethiopia warned that insecurity is shutting down churches and forcing more priests and nuns to flee, as consequences of the war in the northern province of Tigray are felt across the entire country.
Congress urged to ‘seize hopeful moment,’ vote to protect life, common good
Several bishops said Congress has taken no action since Dobbs on measures the USCCB has previously endorsed and continues to support, including the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, Adoption Tax Credit Refundability Act, and an expanded child tax credit.