Minnesota’s Catholic leaders are pointing a way forward: Christ’s example of forgiveness, compassion and thirst for justice .
Minneapolis Catholics continue prayers, reflection after Chauvin verdict
Gunmen in South Sudan wound bishop-elect weeks before his installation
Unidentified gunmen broke into the home of the bishop-designate of Rumbek, South Sudan, shot him in both legs and fled, according to church news reports.
Photos of the Week: April 26, 2021
In the spotlight: SpaceX launch, feast of St. George, Chauvin verdict, 108th birthday celebration
People must care for creation or face self-destruction, pope says
When it comes to safeguarding creation, there is no time to waste — humanity either must live up to its responsibility or continue on a path of self-destruction, Pope Francis said, commemorating Earth Day with a video message.
Head of Central Committee of German Catholics won’t seek reelection
President of the Central Committee of German Catholics, announced April 23 he will not seek reelection as the organization is dealing with the issue of clergy sexual abuse in the church.
Police seize altar wine in Quebec, say it’s illegal to import it
The seizures appear related to laws governing the resale of alcohol within provinces, although some distributors claim they are within the law and have licenses.
Pope celebrates name day at Vatican vaccination clinic
Celebrating his name day, the feast of St. George, Pope Francis was serenaded by hundreds of Rome’s most vulnerable residents and the people who assist them.
Biden administration appeals block on transgender health care mandate
The Biden administration April 20, 2021, appealed a January 2021 ruling that struck down an Obama-era mandate that would force doctors and hospitals to perform gender-transition procedures against their conscience and professional medical judgment.