Fear of mass deportations, U.S. bishops take stand in favor of immigrants

Nov 15, 2024 08:03

The United States should have an immigration system that protects vulnerable migrants and their families Photo: Hemispheric Institute

sermons play a central role in retaining parishioners.

At their Fall Plenary Assembly in Baltimore, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops

Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Tyler, Texas

Local Church

How Catholic is Italy still? The latest statistics on the state of the Church

Among those identifying as Catholic, a mere 15.3% describe themselves as regular churchgoers, and the largest share, 34.9%, attend services only occasionally, while 20.9% see themselves as “non-practicing.” The trend of “internalized faith” is reshaping how Italians relate to the Church, as more than half (56.1%) who step away from regular practice state they live out their faith privately.

Nov 12, 2024 15:46

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Local Church•Vatican City

Vatican: 40 thousand signatures against the Pope’s Christmas tree

Valley of Ledro Residents Urge Pope to Spare 200-Year-Old Tree Destined for St. Peter’s Square

Nov 12, 2024 15:43

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Local Church•Persecuted Christians

Nicaragua Intensifies Crackdown on Catholic Church, Blocking Priests from Administering Last Rites

The right to receive spiritual care in times of illness and death is considered by many a fundamental one, and the government’s recent prohibitions have sparked concern worldwide over the trajectory of religious rights under the Ortega administration.

Nov 08, 2024 15:21

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Local Church•Testimonies

Australian Catholic University awards honorary doctorate to Grand Master of the Order of Malta

At the end of the lectio magistralis, in which the Grand Master said he was honoured by the recognition bestowed on him by one of the elite top 5% universities globally, the official ceremony of conferring an honorary doctorate was held.

Nov 08, 2024 15:16

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Local Church

Colombia: Bombing destroys bishops’ residence and offices in Apostolic Vicariate of Guapi

The explosion left the Church buildings “practically destroyed, tearing down walls, doors, windows and the ceiling of the curia and of the bishops’ house, leaving them in ruins,” said Fr Arnulfo Moreno Quiñonez, the provicar of Guapi, who expressed his grief for the loss of human life and the effect of the explosion on the local community.

Nov 08, 2024 14:30

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The Vatican Outlines the Next Steps in Implementing the Synodal Path for the Entire Church

Central to the meeting was the preparation for a gathering scheduled from June 23 to 25, 2026. This event will serve as a preparatory stage for the Continental Evaluation Assemblies planned for early 2028

Dates and Locations Announced for Mass Events with Pope Leo XIV in Spain

Pope Leo XIV will celebrate a great Prayer Vigil with young people and three great Masses during his Apostolic Journey to Spain. Registration forms are now open for participation in these first confirmed events on the Pope’s agenda. Registration can be done through the official website of the trip: conelpapa.es.

Fear of mass deportations, U.S. bishops take stand in favor of immigrants

Landmark ruling in Australia: Catholic church not indirectly guilty in case of priest involved in abuse

3 things a Catholic looks for in a parish (and that the pastor and the community should know)

U.S. Bishops Affirm Advancement of the Cause of Beatification and Canonization of the Servant of God Dr. Gertrude Barber

U.S. Bishops Vote for USCCB Treasurer-elect and Committee Chairmen-elect at Fall Plenary Assembly

India’s Supreme Court Ends Tax Exemptions for Catholic Clergy in Government-Funded Schools

Vatican Limits Traditional Latin Mass in Texas Diocese Following Bishop’s Removal

How Catholic is Italy still? The latest statistics on the state of the Church

Vatican: 40 thousand signatures against the Pope’s Christmas tree

Nicaragua Intensifies Crackdown on Catholic Church, Blocking Priests from Administering Last Rites

Australian Catholic University awards honorary doctorate to Grand Master of the Order of Malta

Colombia: Bombing destroys bishops’ residence and offices in Apostolic Vicariate of Guapi