The number of Catholics and of permanent deacons in the world has risen, while the number of religious men and women decreased, according to Vatican statistics.
Vatican statistics show continued growth in number of Catholics worldwide
Birmingham Diocese helping 60 families after spring tornadoes
At least eight tornadoes raked through small towns from Alabama into Georgia March 25.
Church must build culture of transparency on abuse, USCCB committee says
The National Review Board calls for the Catholic Church to continue to build a culture of accountability and transparency regarding clergy sexual abuse.
Papal charity to run Holy Week vaccination clinic for the poor
The Office of Papal Charities has purchased enough doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine to offer inoculations in Rome to 1,200 of “the poorest and most marginalized people.”
Governor signs death penalty repeal at site of 101 executions since 1991
While standing outside the prison that housed Virginia’s execution chamber, Gov. Ralph Northam signed legislation abolishing the death penalty in the state March 24.
Life on earth depends on healthy oceans, Vatican panelists say
Theology and spirituality have an important role in prompting people to care as “care comes from contemplation” and gratitude.
In pandemic year, Catholic colleges get that their students are stressed
While the coronavirus pandemic upended most aspects of college life this past year, its impact on students’ mental health has had Catholic college and university leaders looking for new ways to reach students and get resources to them.
Poll: Concerns over persecution grow; less is known about specific harms
U.S. Catholics have a growing concern about Christian persecution around the world, according to results of a new poll released March 17 by Aid to the Church in Need-USA in New York.