Nine people, including clergy, were seized Sept. 16 when 60 attackers destroyed St. Mary’s Catholic Church in the southwestern village of Nchang, close to the Nigerian border.
Video shows clergy abducted in Cameroon pleading for help
Dominican theologian, anti-apartheid activist, dies in Johannesburg
Father Nolan, who was known for his gentle humility and keen sense of humor, advocated that theology must first come from the grassroots, and he saw himself first as a preacher rather than a scholar.
‘Ecological disaster’: Religious leaders want end to Ghana’s illegal mines
Religious leaders called for a week of fasting and prayer for the environment because of the devastation that illegal mining, or “galamsey,” is causing, including adversely affecting people’s health and the economy.
Academy for Life president defends appointment of economist
the nomination of Mariana Mazzucato raised concern in some quarters because of her retweets or positive comments on tweets in June criticizing the U.S. Supreme Court decision to overrule Roe v. Wade and affirm that there is no constitutional right to abortion in the United States.
Study of priests shows distrust of bishops, fear of false abuse accusations
The study, unveiled at The Catholic University of America in Washington, documents the environment between priests and their bishops in light of the “Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People” instituted in 2002 by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Stories of released Ukrainian women make blood run cold, says archbishop
Speaking of the latest military attacks on Ukraine, the archbishop also reflected on a separate Russian weapon: sexual violence against Ukrainian women and families.
In Ukraine, Basilian sisters pitch in and prepare for war’s consequences
In addition to their duties at the school, the sisters are involved in efforts to help Ukrainian soldiers injured in the Russian invasion of their country.
Pope to travel to Asti to celebrate cousin’s 90th birthday
Pope Francis will travel to Asti Nov. 19-20 to help celebrate his cousin’s 90th birthday and to celebrate Mass in the land where his father grew up.