Many climate scientists have associated an increased number of natural disasters and their severity with climate change.
Vatican calls for action to assist people displaced by climate change
Vatican sanctions retired Polish bishops over abuse cover-up
The Vatican has imposed sanctions on the bishop for his handling of cases involving sexual abuse by clergy. Bishop Janiak resigned in October 2020.
Catholic leaders welcome eviction moratorium extension to June 30
Leaders from three national Catholic organizations wrote a letter to extend the current eviction moratorium to protect vulnerable people from losing their homes.
Russian bishops’ official concerned about new religion regulations
New regulations passed by the Duma March 24 will give state officials extra powers to intervene in church life and revive communist-era restrictions.
Border surge straining shelters, says Mexican bishops’ migrant ministry
The surge of migrants through Mexico has strained Catholic-run shelters, which are operating at limited capacity due to COVID-19 precautions.
After Bloody Saturday, Myanmar Catholics pray for peace, those who died
While Catholics in Myanmar observed Palm Sunday, many in the Buddhist-majority country were crying at the funerals of more than 100 people killed the previous day.
Italy sees worst gap between births, deaths since 1918 Spanish flu
Statistics for Italy in 2020 showed continued low birth rates, fewer marriages and record highs for deaths, trends all affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Suicide bomb attack disrupts Palm Sunday Mass at Indonesian cathedral
A suicide bomb attack on a Catholic cathedral compound shattered the calm of Palm Sunday Mass, leaving two bombers dead and at least 20 people wounded.