The number of permanent deacons has remained steady in recent years after steady growth with ordinations beginning in 1972.
Number of U.S. permanent deacons declined slightly, expected to increase
Mexican bishops express sorrow after Supreme Court decriminalizes abortion
The court decision in Mexico, the country with the world’s second-highest number of Catholics, continued a trend in Latin America toward the decriminalization of abortion.
USCCB launches initiative to address polarization in U.S. society
A USCCB initiative called “Civilize It: A Better Kind of Politics,” is designed to move forward the kind of conversations that people need to be having to overcome divisions.
Bill honoring abolitionist aims to expand human trafficking prevention
Two members of Congress have introduced a bill to expand successful trafficking prevention efforts in schools and businesses.
We can’t let people forget 9/11, says retired FDNY captain
Nearly 3,000 people died in the collapse of the towers, at the Pentagon and in rural Pennsylvania when terrorists attacked the United States using commercial airplanes on 9/11.
Vatican releases guidance for dioceses to begin synodal path
The Vatican has issued the preparatory document and a “handbook” for dioceses as part of the global church’s preparation for the 2023 assembly of the Synod of Bishops, discussing the theme, “For a synodal church: communion, participation and mission.”
Photos of the Week: Sept. 7, 2021
In the spotlight: Tropical Storm Ida damage, Afghan refugees, Haiti relief
Where Peter is: Canonists tackle regulating papal resignation, impeded See
There remain many lingering doctrinal, juridical and theological questions concerning a pope’s resignation as well as what to do when the Apostolic See is impeded.