The Statistical Yearbook of the Church, which was published in March, contains more than 500 pages of charts and statistical data on Church life in every region of the world and almost every nation.
Five top-5 lists drawn from the Vatican’s Statistical Yearbook
London cardinal leads Catholics in mourning death of Prince Philip
Prince Philip, the longest-serving consort of any British monarch, died April 9, 2021, at age 99.
Canadian bishops: Assisted suicide law perilous for disabled, mentally ill
In a statement April 8, the Canadian Conference Catholic Bishops denounced the expansion of “medical assistance in dying” — or MAiD, as it is known — to those who are not near death.
Group asks Biden administration to step up reunification of border families
Immigrants wait to be escorted by Border Patrol agents in Roma, Texas, April 7, 2021, after crossing the Rio Grande into the United States.
Catholic educators share unexpected lessons of teaching in pandemic
Students participating virtually from home could participate in this particular lesson through smartphone technology.
University to change some procedures after report on composer David Haas
In a March 24 news release, St. Catherine University is updating some of its policies on reporting any misconduct based on the report’s findings.
After a too-long Lent, cardinal gives ideas for an extended Easter season
Cardinal Czerny, writing in the Vatican newspaper, says after “400+ days” of Lent, referring to the coronavirus pandemic, Catholics need ways to celebrate a “proportional” Easter.
Once again, Catholic agencies step in to help minors at the border
As the U.S. took in almost 19,000 migrant children, labeled “unaccompanied minors,” in March, faith-based organizations such as Catholic Charities throughout the U.S. have been doing their part to help.