Death penalty encourages revenge, not justice, pope says
By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY — The death penalty is an affront to human dignity that offers no solace to victims and denies…
Pope calls for prayers for Iraq, whose people desire normality, peace
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — After a series of deadly clashes erupted in Iraq, Pope Francis said “dialogue and fraternity” were needed to…
Gorbachev, St. John Paul had great appreciation for each other
VATICAN CITY — Former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev, who died Aug. 30 in Moscow after a long illness, met several times with St. John…
Carmelite nuns’ statement on Chilean Constitution vote provokes reaction
By David Agren A group of Discalced Carmelite sisters issued a statement with their reflections on the new constitution being put to a plebiscite,…
Vatican says papal remarks on Dugina defended life, were not political
By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis’ comments on the death of Darya Dugina, a 29-year-old commentator with a nationalist Russian TV…
Obispo pide ayuda para pakistaníes que quedaron sin hogar por inundaciones
HYDERABAD, Pakistán — El obispo Samson Shukardin ha pedido ayuda para las miles de personas afectadas por las inundaciones que han devastado su diócesis…
Bishop calls for help for Pakistanis left homeless, hungry by floods
HYDERABAD, Pakistan — Bishop Samson Shukardin has called for help for thousands affected by floods that have devastated his diocese and many other areas…
Declaración de monjas Carmelitas sobre votación de Constitución chilena provoca reacción
Por David Agren Un grupo de hermanas Carmelitas Descalzas emitió un comunicado con sus reflexiones sobre el plebiscito de la nueva constitución, lo que…
Eritrean government seizes church-owned technical school
By Fredrick Nzwili NAIROBI, Kenya — An agricultural technical school in Eritrea is the latest to fall under government control, in a string of…
Newly created Cardinal McElroy celebrates Mass in Rome
By Junno Arocho Esteves ROME — Christian humility implies placing one’s desire to maintain appearances or selfish interests aside and instead putting the well-being…