Diocese investigating priest over political video of fetus, altar use
WASHINGTON — The Diocese of Amarillo, Texas, said in a statement it is investigating the incident of a pro-life priest [...]
Mexican priest kidnapped, found alive with signs of torture
MEXICO CITY — An outspoken priest who had been reported missing in the state of Veracruz was found alive, but [...]
Pope’s last ‘Mercy Friday’ visit is with former priests, their families
VATICAN CITY — Nearing the end of the Year of Mercy, Pope Francis paid a visit to seven families formed [...]
Pope reportedly says he won’t judge Trump but will watch impact on poor
ROME — The day before Donald Trump was elected president of the United States, Pope Francis said he would make [...]
Archbishop calls for bishops’ racism statement given election tension
BALTIMORE — Earlier this year, as communities faced tensions, protests and violence, following a spate of shootings and killings of [...]
Report finds diversity abounds in U.S. church
‘Groundbreaking study’ examines all available data from Catholic and non-Catholic sources
Dutch cardinal says papal encyclical on gender theory might be needed
OXFORD, England — The spread of gender theory is misleading so many Catholics that a high-level document may be required [...]
Pope appoints Cardinal-designate Tobin as new archbishop of Newark
WASHINGTON — Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Archbishop John J. Myers of Newark, New Jersey, and named Cardinal-designate [...]
Priest hopes Duterte can help bring fellow missionary’s killer to justice
KIDAPAWAN, Philippines — Justice is slow in the Philippines, but Fr. Peter Geremia is running out of patience as he [...]
Cardinal Nichols apologizes to unmarried women coerced to give up babies
MANCHESTER, England — An English cardinal has apologized for the “hurt caused” to young unmarried mothers pressured by church agencies [...]