In the aftermath of a category EF-3 tornado that ripped through Woodridge and Naperville, Illinois, June 19, Chicago-area residents are offering assistance to those whose homes and businesses were damaged by the storms.
Chicago-area Catholics help neighbors affected by devastating tornad
Catholics must know how Peter’s Pence is spent, Vatican official says
The head of the Vatican Secretariat for the Economy said he hopes efforts at financial transparency and reform will foster Catholics’ trust ahead of the annual Peter’s Pence collection.
European Parliament calls access to abortion a human right
Members of the European Parliament have adopted a report that defines access to abortion as a human right. Europe’s Catholic bishops and pro-life groups have strongly criticized the statement.
Vatican summit can make ‘positive contribution’ in Lebanon, official says
Archbishop Gallagher told journalists that Pope Francis’ July 1 meeting with Lebanon’s Christian leaders can make a “positive contribution” to the country.
Hundreds of bodies found at former Saskatchewan residential school
Chief Cadmus Delorme announced the discovery of up to 751 unmarked graves at the site of the Catholic residential school on its territory, the news coming almost a month after the discovery of 215 children’s bodies buried at another residential school in Kamloops, British Columbia.
Bishop hails ruling on one immigration policy, calls for end to another
MPP policy, forced asylum-seekers at the southern border to stay on the other side of the border until it was time for applicants to have their cases adjudicated in U.S. immigration courts.
USCCB webpage answers questions about vote on Communion document
The webpage on the USCCB’s website explains the bishops have had a “major concern” that Catholics have had a declining belief and understanding of the Eucharist.
Bishop: Pope wants German Catholics to discuss issues openly, honestly
Bishop Bätzing said he assured the pope that German Catholics do not want to split from the church.