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Local Church

USCCB Files Lawsuit on Unlawful Suspension of U.S. Refugee Admissions Program

For decades, the USCCB has partnered with the U.S. government and locally based Catholic partners to help nearly a million individuals find safety and build their lives in the United States. The unilateral and unexplained decision of the government to suspend this program will have devastating impacts on refugees, making it harder for them to establish themselves in their new home.

Cardinals and Bishops•Dicasteries•Gender Ideology•Local Church

Prefect of Dicastery for Doctrine of the Faith criticizes gender ideology in speech to German theologians

He pointed to the Church’s theological anthropology as a unique and unparalleled framework for understanding human nature. Referring to «Dignitas Infinita», a recent Vatican document on human dignity, Fernández invoked the words of Pope John Paul II, who in 1980 reminded the faithful that God’s love bestows immeasurable worth upon every human being

Vatican City

Vatican gives continuity to last synod: meeting of the Coordinators and Secretaries of the 10 Study Groups announced

The ten Study Groups are the fruits of the First Session of the Sixteenth Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops during which emerged various issues concerning the life and mission of the Church in a synodal perspective, and regarding which the Assembly consistently reached a consensus. Their matters require to be dealt with at the level of the whole Church and addressed with in-depth study.

Vatican Diplomacy

Australian Government Appoints Keith Pitt as New Ambassador to the Holy See

The appointment has been met with strong support from the Australian Catholic community. Archbishop Timothy Costelloe, president of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference, welcomed the decision, highlighting Pitt’s dedication to public service and his ability to navigate international diplomacy. «His experience and knowledge will undoubtedly serve him well in addressing the complexities of global affairs,» Costelloe remarked.

Testimonies

“I met Jesus»: one woman’s faith beyond all odds in Pakistan

A woman in Punjab spoke to AsiaNews about her journey and the hardships converts from Islam face. Since she chose to follow Christ, Naseem has endured isolation, death threats, and discrimination. Yet, despite economic obstacles and family objections, her unshakeable faith remains a source of hope. For activist Joseph Janssen, freedom of worship should be exercised without fear of persecution.