Marking the 75th anniversary of the United Nations, Cardinal Parolin called on the United Nations to renew its commitment to the ideals upon which it was founded.
U.N. must recommit to serving the common good, Cardinal Parolin says
Vatican-China agreement: Secretary Pompeo enters the debate
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo tweeted that the Vatican “endangers its moral authority” by considering an extension of its 2018 agreement with China on the nomination of bishops.
Bishop in Mozambique is target of campaign for criticizing government
Bishop of Mozambique’s calling out the “government’s lack of transparency” in its campaign has displeased Mozambican leaders.
Religious freedom commission: U.S. cannot ignore northeast Syria
The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom has urged Washington to take concrete actions to safeguard religious freedoms established in northeast Syria.
Bishops urge Central African Republic leaders to face challenges in 2020
In new year recommendations, Catholic bishops in the Central African Republic are urging the government to ensure free and timely elections.
Prelates say feeling of strife, enmity signals ‘crisis of compassion’
In a Sept. 9, 2019, column for the Boston Globe, Cardinal O’Malley addresses “the human consequences of our immigration policies.” Archbishop Wester in a newly issued pastoral urges Catholics to pray for “hope and healing among peoples.”
‘ABCs’ of Christian charity require helping those in need, official says
Archbishop Paul Gallagher, the Vatican secretary for relations with states, said Aug. 22 that a patriotic love for one’s country and culture does not mean closing off oneself to others, particularly those in need.
‘World of faith under siege,’ with threats ‘multiplying’ daily, says Smith
In an address during the State Department’s second Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom in mid-July, Smith said the “world of faith is under siege.”