With the anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945, the bishops of Japan are renewing calls and prayers to build peace by abolishing nuclear weapons worldwide and promoting integral human development.
On anniversary, Japan’s bishops renew hope for nuclear-free world
Circle of Protection members, others see much to like in budget deal
The U.S. House passed a budget bill July 25 and the Senate OK’d it Aug. 1 and sent to President Donald Trump for his signature.
Chaldean archbishop: Iraqi Christians face ‘extinction’ unless world acts
Iraqi Christians face “extinction” unless Islam recognizes the fundamental equality of all people and takes steps to overcome violent factions that seek to force religious minorities from the country, said Chaldean Archbishop Bashar Warda of Irbil.
Vatican confirms Medjugorje approval by joining youth festival
Senior Vatican representatives joined dozens of bishops and hundreds of priests at the first officially approved church youth festival at the site Aug. 2-6, 2019, three months after Catholic pilgrimages were authorized by the pope.
Storm warning: Quiet summer days risk flash controversies
Recent changes at the Pontifical John Paul II Theological Institute have displeased some students.
Knights give over $185 million to charity, 76 million service hours in 2018
The Knights of Columbus, a 1.9 million-member Catholic fraternal and charitable organization, announced July 31, 2019, that it gave $185.7 million to charity and donated 76.7 million hours of hands-on service in 2018.
El Paso bishop meets with victims, family members of Texas mass shooting
By early Aug. 5, the death toll had climbed from 20 to 22 reported fatalities and 26 injured from what is, so far, the eighth-deadliest mass shooting on U.S. soil.
Trinidadians step up to aid Venezuelan migrants when government steps back
Lessons in mathematics, English, music and other disciplines were developed by volunteers with La Romaine Migrant Support ministry at St. Benedict Parish in La Romaine.