Archive for April 26, 2022
Pope Francis names new Catholic archbishop of Paris
Archbishop Laurent Ulrich succeeds Archbishop Michel Aupetit, who resigned in December. Read more
Catholic priest among 4 sentenced in shooting of South Sudan bishop-elect
Father John Mathiang Machol was given a 7-year jail sentence. Read more
Pope Francis cancels day’s activities due to knee pain, says Vatican
Knee pain has forced the 85-year-old pope to curtail his activities in recent weeks. Read more
Will Archbishop Ulrich lead the Catholic archdiocese of Paris in a new direction?
Archbishop Laurent Ulrich has extensive experience of Church governance. Read more
Pope Francis updates canon law on dismissal from religious institutes
The change follows sweeping reform of the Catholic Church’s penal sanctions. Read more
Bishops in Texas welcome stay of execution for woman on death row
The Texas bishops' conference expressed gratitude Monday that a state court halted the execution of Melissa Lucio over claims she... Read more
Mercy mission: every encounter with Dennis Schroeder includes a reminder of Jesus' love
Dennis Schroeder’s home is filled with things he loves. More mounted deer heads than you can count on your hands.... Read more
Pope Francis has begun a wave of new appointments at the Vatican
The new Vatican constitution will come into force in June. Read more
Hong Kong priest: China trying to control religion in Hong Kong
Speaking publicly under his own name for the first time, a Hong Kong priest says the Chinese Communist Party is... Read more
Killing the innocent by abortion is not mercy, says Chilean cardinal
During his homily at the Mass for the blessing of the foundation stone for the Divine Mercy Shrine in Santiago... Read more
Be bridges for peace, Pope Francis urges Hispanic ministry congress
In a video message to the Tuesday opening of a gathering for Hispanic ministry leaders in the US, Pope Francis... Read more
Elon Musk Twitter takeover: How should Catholics think about free speech?
Elon Musk — the world’s richest man — reached a deal Monday to acquire Twitter for approximately $44 billion. This... Read more
Afghanistan, other countries see worrisome religious freedom trends, USCIRF warns
Afghanistan and four other countries should be added to the ten countries already recognized by the U.S. State Department for... Read more
