On World Health Day, April 7, a new group of 31 U.S. Catholic organizations encouraged people to get the COVID-19 vaccine as an act of charity and solidarity with others.
Catholic coalition stresses importance of COVID-19 vaccine for all
Legal lessons: Past abuse cases help train canon lawyers
The Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome is offering a new diploma that will help canon lawyers working in abuse investigations and trials for the church.
Minnesota priests describe pandemic year, hopes for future
Priests in the Archdiocese look back at how they ministered throughout the COVID-19 pandemic as it turns from grief to hope.
Father Daniel Felton named as bishop of Duluth
Bishop-elect Felton currently serves as a vicar general and moderator of the curia for the Diocese of Green Bay.
Myanmar cardinal says Easter must be beginning of nation’s healing
Cardinal Charles Bo of Yangon has called on the citizens of Myanmar not to give up hope.
Mexican bishop announces run for political office, then backtracks
A Mexican bishop announced his intentions to run as a candidate in the country’s upcoming elections, then backtracked — a decision creating confusion and reviving debate in Mexico over the role of priests and pastors in the country’s politics.
Congregation’s lawsuit says gas pipeline violates its religious freedom
The Adorers of the Blood of Christ have returned to court arguing that the existence of a 3-year-old natural gas pipeline through their land in Pennsylvania violates their religious freedom rights guaranteed under a 1993 law.
To foster inclusiveness, Nigerian nuns mainstream pupils with disabilities
Nigeria offers few schools for children with disabilities.