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Bishop chairman urges U.S. to recommit to ending arms race

The chairman of U.S. bishops' committee dealing with international affairs has ...

Forming children in the faith was joy, priority for Marge Halloran

As Marge Halloran settles into retirement, she takes with her a treasure trove of knowledge, experience and memories after many years serving in Church ministry. 

Collegiality, synodality needed to face challenges in Europe, bishops say

Heads of several bishops' conferences and councils around the world called for greater collegiality

Vatican: Racial, religious bigotry leads to human rights violations

World leaders must commit to rooting out the evil of racism, xenophobia and racial discrimination through meaningful legislation and action, said Archbishop Paul R. Gallagher, Vatican foreign minister.

Armenian bishops elect former U.S. pastor as patriarch

The bishops of the Armenian Catholic Church elected Archbishop Raphaël François Minassian..

John Garvey, CUA president, stepping down in June

John Garvey, president of The Catholic University of America in Washington since 2010, announced Sept. 22 that he will be stepping down from the role he described as "an honor and a privilege" at the end of June.

Catholic leaders urge humane treatment for Haitian migrants as numbers grow

Thousands of Haitians have made their way across the Rio Grande from Mexico and illegally ...

Bishop Pilla dies at 88; he led Church efforts to unify Clevelanders

Retired Bishop Anthony M. Pilla of Cleveland, who led initiatives to bring diverse communities together to overcome poverty, racism and social inequity, died Sept. 21 at age 88, the Diocese of Cleveland said.

Armenian Catholic bishops try again to elect patriarch

A dozen bishops of the Armenian Catholic Church prayed for the assistance of the Holy Spirit as they met in Rome to begin their second attempt at electing a patriarch for their church.

Catechism teaches marijuana use should be avoided, says moral theologian

In Michigan, the signs are everywhere.

Syriac Catholic bishops cite challenges Christians face in Middle East

Syriac Catholic bishops, meeting in Lebanon for the first time since 2019 because of the ...

Vatican to require vaccination proof or negative COVID-19 test

Visitors, tourists and employees who want to enter Vatican territory will be required ...

Bishops reject abortion funding in budget bill's health care provisions

Two Catholic archbishops Sept. 17 objected to two House committees...

Vatican publishes letters to rabbis emphasizing Pope's respect for Judaism

Pope Francis has not devalued the Torah...

Maryknoll Sisters celebrate 100 years of ministry in China

It was 100 years ago – on Sept. 12, 1921 – when the Maryknoll Sisters assigned its first group of sisters to China, the order's first mission.


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