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Kazakhstan bishops issue statement supporting Archbishop Chullikatt Watch
The bishops' conference of Kazakhstan issued a statement of support Tuesday for Archbishop Francis Chullikatt, apostolic nuncio to that ... continue reading
UNICEF: CAR is most dangerous country for children Watch
Despite last month's peace agreement between the Central African Republic government and rebel factions, the country's citizens, especially ... continue reading
Order explains transfer of nun who spoke against rape-accused bishop in India Watch
Last month a provincial superior of the Franciscan Clarist Congregation explained that the recent transfer of Sister Lissy Vadakkel was ... continue reading
Catholic missionaries, aid workers among victims of Ethiopian plane crash Watch
Pope Francis is offering prayers for the 157 people killed in an Ethiopian Airlines plane crash Sunday, which include a priest, a religious ... continue reading
Bishops ask for prayers for start of talks in Nicaragua Watch
The bishops of Nicaragua have asked the faithful to pray for the dialogue begun Wednesday between the government of President Daniel Ortega ... continue reading
Nigerian Catholics brave persecution to remain steadfast in faith Watch
Despite the constant threat of violence from Boko Haram terrorists, Catholics in Nigeria remain faithful to the Gospel, trusting God ... continue reading
With Nigerian elections postponed, Catholic leaders stress peace Watch
Catholic leaders have voiced disappointment at a last-minute delay in Nigerian elections, but called for Christians to remain peaceful and ... continue reading
Vatican restores priestly faculties to Ernesto Cardenal Watch
Pope Francis has restored priestly faculties to 94-year-old Fr. Ernesto Cardenal, who had been suspended a divinis in 1984 for holding a ... continue reading
Ordenan por primera vez sacerdote a miembro de una tribu de Indonesia Watch
En la region de Papua (Indonesia), cuya poblacion es en su mayoria cristiana, se ordeno por primera vez sacerdote a un miembro de la tribu ... continue reading
In Haiti, bishops say country must 'wake up to solve national problems Watch
Following deadly protests against Haiti's president and the drowning deaths of at least 28 people in an illegal crossing to the Bahamas, ... continue reading