In the spotlight: Notre Dame exhibit, Presidential Medal of Freedom, Illinois mass shooting
Photos of the Week: July 11, 2022
In interview, pope condemns abortion, says he’s not resigning
In a wide-ranging interview with the Reuters news agency, Pope Francis condemned abortion, dismissed the idea that he’s preparing to resign and said he still hopes to be able to visit Russia and Ukraine in the fall.
Photos of the Week: June 1, 2021
In the spotlight: Memorial Day, California shooting, super moon, Congo volcano
Heroes of love: New pathway open for future saints
Pope Francis has yet to sign decrees in sainthood causes that follow the new path he approved in 2017, that of giving one’s life in a heroic act of loving service to others.
Congo’s new Ebola outbreak adds strain as agencies respond to COVID-19
As Congo battles the pandemic, a new Ebola outbreak has resurfaced in the northwest.
Congolese archbishop highlights double challenge of Ebola, COVID-19
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread in Congo, the country’s Catholic bishops are insisting on measures to also fight Ebola that has returned.
Congo’s cardinal-designate has lifelong passion for human rights
Pope Francis announced Sept. 1 that Archbishop Ambongo, 59, of the Congo, would be one of 13 new cardinals installed at an Oct. 5 Vatican consistory.
Congolese church commission welcomes new mining code, higher taxes
Catholic leaders welcomed tax hikes on mining multinationals as part of Congo’s new mining code in a show of agreement with the government of embattled President Joseph Kabila.