Pope Francis’ September visit to Kazakhstan will mostly focus on a gathering of religious leaders from around the world, but it will also include a Mass and meeting with Catholics in this Muslim-majority nation.
Vatican publishes schedule for papal trip to Kazakhstan
Orlando priest to head Secretariat of Clergy, Consecrated Life, Vocations
Father Jorge Torres, a priest of the Diocese of Orlando, Florida, appointed to his new post Aug. 5. will take his position Jan. 1.
Families, food banks seek creative ways to counter inflation’s bite
Food pantries and meal programs are providing a bridge to individuals and families who also are facing higher costs for housing, utilities and fuel for their vehicle.
In Nicaragua, police besiege a defiant bishop who calls out their ‘chaos’
A Nicaraguan human rights organization released a video Aug. 4 showing police in riot gear outside the diocesan offices of one the country’s bishops, preventing him from leaving to celebrate Mass at the cathedral.
24 members of Congress write Biden about Jesuit murders, Mexico violence
U.S. members of Congress are calling for action about the slayings of the two Jesuits.
Congolese bishops offer dialogue after anti-U.N. protests
A Kinshasa-based priest made the comments in the wake of violent demonstrations against members of the U.N.-backed multilateral stabilization mission in Congo, known by the acronym MONUSCO.
Australian legislation would allow territories to pass their own laws
The Australian Parliament is considering legislation that would allow the country’s two territories to pass their own laws, paving the way for legalizing euthanasia.
Advocates worry anti-immigrant provisions will make way into spending bill
Several Catholic organizations in the 55-member Interfaith Immigration Coalition voiced worries Aug. 3 that some lawmakers will attempt to include an extension of a Trump-era rule in the Inflation Reduction Act.