A new survey of Catholic priests in the United States details a widespread distrust of bishops and a fear that if they were falsely accused of abuse, prelates would not help them clear their name. The study “Well-being, Trust and Policy in a Time of Crisis” by The Catholic Project, was written by Brandon Vaidyanathan, Read more
The Center for Action and Contemplation announced that founder Richard Rohr, OFM, is retiring from his roles as Dean of the Center’s Core Faculty and as a voting member on its board of directors. In a letter emailed to friends and obtained by America, Father Rohr explained that for some time now, he has been Read more
The bishop of Santander, Manuel Sánchez Monge, has stated regarding the extraordinary events of Garabandal that “my position, like that of my predecessors, is that Rome’s assessment remains valid: ‘There are no signs of supernaturality.’” In addition, he acknowledged that he contacted the San Pablo Center of University Studies (CEU) to express his displeasure because Read more
His Holiness Patriarch Kirill, head of the Russian Orthodox Church, met with World Council of Churches acting general secretary Dr Ioan Sauca, in Moscow on 17 October 2022. In addition to a public conversation, Patriarch Kirill and Dr Sauca had their own private audience to discuss Orthodox matters. Patriarch Kirill welcomed the guests, saying: “I Read more
The death of Archbishop-emeritus Patrick Coveney has been announced by the Bishop of Cork and Ross, Dr Fintan Gavin. Archbishop Coveney served as Papal Nuncio in New Zealand and Greece before his retirement. Since his retirement as Apostolic Nuncio to Greece in 2009, Archbishop Coveney had resided in Crosshaven Parish in the Diocese of Cork Read more
According to Australian anti-poverty advocates, Australia should follow New Zealand’s lead and legislate to halve child poverty by 2030. Anti-Poverty Week executive director Toni Wren said poverty ripples across the country. It finds its way into the homes of 760,000 children and affects women disproportionately. “Our federal parliamentarians need to pass legislation to halve child Read more
Cardinal Walter Kasper says the German way forward on its “synodal path” has failed. Kasper, who is the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity’s President Emeritus, points to the Second Vatican Council’s path in synodal fellowship. The Church would have a future only if it continued on that path – a path that the German Read more
Times of great change present the Church with great opportunities says Jesuit Father, James Martin They offer the chance to adapt to new needs and serve people differently, and a ministry of service means going wherever the people are, says Martin (pictured). Martin says that Pope Francis has officially supported ministering to LGBTQ people. He’s Read more
Supplying Russian soldiers with Viagra and condoning the rape of Ukrainian women, men and children is being jointly criticised by the UN and Ukrainian Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk. Their stories “simply break the heart, make the blood run cold in your veins. “This war will go down in history as one in which Russia uses sexual Read more
Laypeople in an archdiocese of India’s Syro-Malabar Catholic Church have begun a round-the-clock vigil to block a Vatican-appointed administrator from gaining entry into the archbishop’s house. The protest revolves around how apostolic administrator Archbishop Andrews Thazhath, unilaterally revoked the dispensation allowing priests to celebrate Mass facing the people. The protesters want to continue with the Read more