Bishop José Ionilton Lisboa de Oliveira said at first the decree was only about suspending resources given by politicians, but he decided to make the decree also include companies.
Bishop prohibits prelature from accepting aid from those damaging Amazon
At Caritas warehouse in Poland, supplies for Ukraine are scarce
As Ukrainians continue to defend their West-looking independence and democracy, they need support from their friends and neighbors.
U.S. students make connection with Ukrainian refugee children in Slovakia
Even as compassion and sympathy overwhelm people across the world, it is impossible to comprehend the depth of the plight of the Ukrainians.
Australian priest: More homeless in Hong Kong than he’s seen in 36 years
Catholic priest favors the fast-food chain is that the 24-hour stores were among the few places that allowed homeless people to stay in the late evening and early morning hours.
Mexican bishops issue another appeal for anti-hunger program
Mexico’s bishops have restarted an anti-hunger campaign, saying the pandemic has pushed millions of Mexicans into unemployment and poverty.
Virtual pilgrimage, concrete donation: Holy Land Catholics ask for help
Pilgrimages are seeing financial difficulties due to the COVID-19 lockdown.
Kenya Catholics seek donations for Muslims during Christmas season
Catholic leaders in northeastern Kenya are collecting donations to gift Muslims over Christmas season, despite attempts to ignite a rift between the two faiths.
Catholics more motivated to donate if ethical investing is assured
Nearly nine in 10 Catholics surveyed said they want their donations to church institutions to be ethically invested and a majority of those responding voiced particular opposition to investments in companies that produce pornography, tobacco products and e-cigarettes, according to a new survey.