‘We need a generation to forget’ on both sides of conflict, says Palestinian bishop
byBy Michael Kelly A Palestinian bishop has warned that even when the current war in the Holy Land ends, a cycle of hate will…
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Vatican clarifies handling of cases of abuse of ‘vulnerable adults’
byBy Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — In cases of a cleric sexually abusing a “vulnerable adult,” the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith…
Report: Vocations to religious life in US decline, but key factors can positively impact numbers
byBy Gina Christian A new report shows a continued decrease in the number of permanent vocations to consecrated life in the U.S.— but key…
Islamic State group claims responsibility for attack on church in Turkey
byBy Michael Kelly The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for an attack on a Roman Catholic church in Istanbul during a Sunday Mass that…
Polish Catholic midwife who delivered 3,000 babies at Auschwitz recalled as champion of humanity
byBy Filip Mazurczak KRAKÓW, Poland — Stanislawa Leszczynska, a Polish midwife imprisoned at the Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp in Nazi Germany-occupied Poland, delivered 3,000 babies…
As more children migrate alone, the church must speak up, says Georgetown panel
byBy Kate Scanlon WASHINGTON — The Catholic Church must remain firm in its advocacy for children who migrate alone, panelists for a webinar hosted…
Loyola U. Maryland acknowledges historical ties to slavery, calls for ongoing examination
byBy Adriana Montes BALTIMORE — Loyola University Maryland officially acknowledged its historical ties to slavery with the release of a comprehensive 27-page report detailing…
Ham radio expedition to remote island includes Vatican representative
byBy Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — For the last two weeks of January, the Vatican City State flag flapped in the strong sea breeze…
Love is the only path to Christian unity, pope says
byBy Cindy Wooden ROME — Divided Christians will draw closer to one another only by loving God and loving their neighbors, serving one another…
‘We give thanks to God!’ says Haiti archbishop as six nuns are freed from captivity
byBy OSV News PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — The six nuns kidnapped in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Jan. 19 have been freed, and the archbishop of the capital…