Guatemala’s bishops also backed the demonstrations — and the included calls for a national strike — while priests and religious have participated in protests.
Guatemalan church leaders back growing protests
Desperation in Honduras fuels migration northward, U.S. visitors learn
In the solidarity trip, the U.S. visitors learned about conditions that fuel northward migration.
Amid political crisis, Salvadoran bishops call for ‘authentic democracy’
After international outcry following moves that consolidated power over El Salvador into the hands of the president, the Central American country’s Catholic bishops expressed worry and urged lawmakers to guide citizens into a “truly democratic state.”
Pope warns Spanish prime minister of rise of nationalism, ideology
The rise of nationalism and the ideological divide that springs from it could create the same circumstances that led to the rise of the Nazi party in Germany and World War II, Pope Francis warned.
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.
Cleaning house: Pope forges ahead with reform after cardinal’s ouster
As Vatican investigations continue, Pope Francis has made it clear that he has no qualms about cracking a few eggs to make an omelet
Another infernal betrayal
Let’s leave the saint making to God, and keep our focus firmly fixed not on those who serve, but on those we are called to serve, and on the Lord we profess to follow.
Mary Marrocco: Do not fear your call
Fear is a natural and useful emotion, but it can become a prison master and tyrant.