Catholic bishops in Kenya urged voters to evaluate the moral and ethical qualities of candidates, as the East African nation gears up for general elections Aug. 9, 2022.
Check candidates’ moral qualities, not just issues, urge Kenyan bishops
Tribunal condena hondureño a 22 años por su papel en caso Berta Cáceres
Un tribunal hondureño condenó a Roberto David Castillo, exempresario y oficial de inteligencia del ejército, a 22 años y seis meses de prisión por su papel en el asesinato de la activista ambiental hondureña Berta Cáceres en 2016.
Dos jesuitas son asesinados defendiendo a persona perseguida
Dos sacerdotes jesuitas fueron asesinados en una región de México sufriendo una plaga de violencia mientras refugiaban a una persona perseguida por un hombre armado, según la Compañía de Jesús y funcionarios estatales.
Pope offers prayers for victims of earthquake in Afghanistan
At least 1,000 people were dead — the death toll was expected to increase — and more than 1,500 people were injured in the quake, which hit just over 100 miles southeast of Kabul.
Abuse victim seeks damages from retired Pope Benedict XVI
German public broadcaster has reported that a victim of sexual abuse is suing the retired pontiff, saying he approved the appointment of a known abuser as pastor in a Bavarian parish some 40 years ago.
Vietnamese bishops plan soccer tourney for priests to promote synodality
Catholic priests from dioceses across Vietnam will compete in the first-ever national soccer championship to promote the spirit of synodality.
U.S. Maronite bishop: ‘I’ve never seen Lebanon like this before’
Since late 2019, Lebanon has been in an unprecedented economic crisis, such that nearly 90% of the population is now living in poverty.
Sharing responsibility for our common mission
“A synodal Church is one in which all the members become salt, light and leaven, walking together to bring Jesus outside the walls of our Church buildings.”