A new study shows that the percentage of Catholics in the United States has fallen from nearly one-in-four to one-in-five, with the added news that Hispanics in America are no longer majority-Catholic. The Pew Research Centre survey released Oct. 17 noted that in...
The Patriarchate of Alexandria has become the latest to recognise Ukraine’s new independent Orthodox Church, prompting angry reactions from Russian leaders who bitterly opposed its establishment by the Ecumenical Patriarchate a year ago. In a brief statement during a...
The bishops of France approved plans to offer financial compensation to victims of sexual abuse by clergy. According to the Associated Press, any person recognized by their bishop as a victim will be eligible to receive money, and the Church in France will appeal for...
This coming December 13, Pope Francis will celebrate the 50th anniversary of his Ordination to the priesthood. Made the occasion, on Monday, November 4, 2019, the Vatican’s Philatelic and Numismatic Office issued two stamps, which reproduce two paintings made by...
One of Brazil’s most traditional samba schools – the popular associations that organize annual Carnival parades in the country – announced that the theme of its 2020 performance would be the story of Jesus taken to a Rio de Janeiro slum. Estacao Primeira...
