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…
Another group of sisters leaves Nicaragua, where church faces increasing persecution
By Rhina Guidos A group of Brazilian missionaries announced July 3 they have left their post in Nicaragua, becoming the latest community of women…
Beloved high school teacher slain on Catholic University campus in Washington
By Gina Christian The apparent murder of a beloved, young high school teacher July 5 on the campus of The Catholic University of America…
Detroit Archdiocese’s video team chosen to produce Pope Francis’ July prayer intention
By Daniel Meloy DETROIT — The Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network has a Detroit flair for July. The Archdiocese of Detroit’s Department of Communications was…
Maryknoll program teaches Cambodia’s deaf people sign language, job skills, giving them chance for future
By Meinrad Scherer-Emunds PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — Sambath timidly hid behind his parents, not looking anyone in the eye. Slouching in his chair, he…