U.N. says countries need to strengthen common efforts to develop sources of renewable energy, mitigate climate change and work towards world peace.
Around world, men, women, children ‘bear burden’ of climate change, says nuncio
Archbishop Cordileone plans exorcism at church where Serra statue was toppled
San Francisco’s archbishop plans to conduct an exorcism Oct. 17 at the site of a now-toppled statue of St. Junipero Serra.
Pandemic increases risks of human trafficking, exploitation, speakers say
The U.S. Embassy to the Holy See sponsored the symposium, which looked at how the COVID-19 pandemic is making the human trafficking situation worse.
Pope, Council of Cardinals meet online to discuss Curia reform
During the summer months, the Council of Cardinals work via internet on the new apostolic constitution with the updated draft presented to the Holy Father Oct. 13.
Vatican criminal trial begins against priests accused in abuse case
Priest accused of sexual abuse and former rector of the seminary obstruction of the investigation at a minor seminary inside the Vatican.
Kenyan church leaders pray for pandemic, unity, end to corruption
Kenyan church leaders, hosted by President Uhuru Kenyatta at Nairobi’s State House Oct. 10, gathered to offer prayers for their country during the pandemic.
Montana’s Catholic bishops urge ‘no’ vote on legalizing recreational marijuana
Montana bishops joining state leaders in opposing Initiative 190 which sets up the rules for a recreational marijuana system.
In confirmation hearings, Barrett stresses commitment to ‘rule of law’
On the fourth day of confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett, the Senate Judiciary Committee said it would vote on Barrett’s nomination Oct. 22.