WASHINGTON (CNS) — The U.S. bishops support efforts in Congress “to fully integrate hard-working ‘Dreamers’ and TPS holders” into the U.S., said Bishop Joe S. Vasquez […]
USCCB migration committee chair backs bills for ‘Dreamers,’ TPS holders
Journalist surprised by bishops’ support after controversial lawsuit
Peruvian Archbishop Jose Eguren Anselmi of Piura won a defamation lawsuit against against Peruvian journalist Pedro Salinas April 8, but bishops in the country in an unprecedented message said the church needs the help of journalists and survivors of clergy sex abuse to overcome the current crisis.
Human trafficking is ‘crime against humanity,’ pope says
Human trafficking is a “crime against humanity” because it denies the human dignity of the victim, seeing him or her only as a piece of merchandise to be used to enrich or give pleasure to another, Pope Francis said.
Retired pope publishes reflection on abuse crisis
Pope Benedict has released an article addressing the roots of the clerical sexual abuse crisis in the Catholic Church and how the church should respond now.
Digital apostle: Pope cites tech whiz as role model for young people
In his recent apostolic exhortation, Pope Francis told young men and women that they did not need to look far for role models who avoided the traps of “self-absorption, isolation and empty pleasure” that abound in the digital age.
Pakistani prime minister tells BBC Asia Bibi has not left for Canada
Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan said Asia Bibi remains in the country, negating speculation that she had already joined her family in Canada.
Catholic doctor gives medical view of Christ’s passion, crucifixion
Jesus likely died from excessive blood loss, a Catholic surgeon said April 4 during a talk that examined the 18 hours of Christ’s passion and crucifixion from a medical perspective.
Nicaraguan bishop to leave for Rome as threats against him increase
A Nicaraguan bishop said he will leave the country indefinitely as concerns for his security increase — presumably the product of his criticisms of the Central American nation’s president.