Pope Francis praised the opening of the Center for Investigation of Abuse and Early Prevention at the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile.
Pope applauds launch of abuse investigation center in Chile
Investigation underway into cause for sainthood for martyrs of Burundi
An investigation into the sainthood cause of the three missionary martyrs killed in Burundi opened June 21, 2019.
Congo’s church urges contributions from multinationals for development
A representative of the Catholic bishops of Congo have called on multinational corporations working in the mineral-rich country to contribute toward local development.
Popular movements key to social change, pope says
Popular movements can spark the change needed to ensure a future that is no longer in the hands of elites and powerful people, but includes the poor, Pope Francis has written in the preface for a book to be published in September.
Faith leaders ask for end to Trump administration rule for asylum-seekers
Calling it “a backdoor asylum ban,” more than 250 faith leaders and organizations called for an end to the Trump administration’s policy to turn away asylum-seekers if they don’t first seek protection in countries along their way to the U.S.
Is it time for a regional synod for the U.S. Church to address the abuse crisis?
Reacting to the scandal of clergy sex abuse and cover-up 17 years ago, eight bishops offered a bold proposal.
Pope at Angelus: Christians choose fidelity to Gospel over hypocrisy
Christians must not be hypocrites, Pope Francis said.
Voracious goats keep Wisconsin cemetery looking beautiful the natural way
Twelve goats help rid the cemetery of the invasive species of shrub, thanks to a grant from the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region.