Abuse allegations down, but challenges remain, say US bishops in report
By Gina Christian Abuse allegations against Catholic clergy and religious in the U.S. declined last year, but challenges remain regarding protecting vulnerable adults and…
Suspect arrested in shooting death of high school teacher on Catholic University campus
By Richard Szczepanowski WASHINGTON — A 22-year-old Washington man has been arrested for the July 5 shooting and killing on the campus of The…
Annual Father Augustus Tolton procession to be joined by National Eucharistic Pilgrimage
By Maria Wiering ST. PAUL, Minn. — An annual procession to Father Augustus Tolton’s gravesite in Illinois will be joined next year by pilgrims…
Latin patriarch condemns Israeli assault on Palestinians, urges dialogue to prevent future attacks
By Judith Sudilovsky Cardinal-designate Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, expressed the need to respect and protect the life and dignity of Palestinians during…
Global synod’s first-ever discussion of ‘LGBTQ+ people’ raises important pastoral questions
By Kimberley Heatherington Those who minister to, or are part of, the community of people who identify as LGBTQ+ have observed a noted shift…
Northern Virginia diocese rolls out new paid family leave policy
By Kate Scanlon A new paid family leave policy in the Diocese of Arlington, Virginia, will help support families, Bishop Michael F. Burbidge of…
Obispos de EE.UU. elogian la ampliación de los procesos de reunificación familiar de migrantes
Por Kate Scanlon WASHINGTON — Los obispos de Estados Unidos elogiaron el 10 de julio el reciente anuncio del Departamento de Seguridad Nacional de…
US bishops praise expansion of family reunification processes for migrants
By Kate Scanlon WASHINGTON — The U.S. bishops July 10 praised a recent announcement by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that it would…
As U.S. maternal mortality rises, pro-life leaders call for ‘Care for Her Act’
By Katie Yoder WASHINGTON — The proposed “Care for Her Act” promises to provide what its title suggests: support for women, specifically pregnant and…
Señas para una nueva vida: Programa de Maryknoll ayuda a personas en Camboya sordas a valerse por sí mismas
By Meinrad Scherer-Emunds PHNOM PENH, Camboya — Sambath se escondió tímidamente detrás de sus padres, sin mirar a nadie a los ojos. Encorvado en…