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Bishop stresses young Catholics’ duty to Church, society

Bishop George Pallipparambil of Miao on February 4 reminded young Catholics that they are the “now” of the Church called to serve society and the nation. “In every state we have had some heroes and heroines who stood against all odds for the growth of the Church in this region. We need such people today […]

Pastor apologizes for words ‘hurtful to Muslims’ in homily on immigration

A Minnesota pastor has apologized after remarks he made about Muslim immigration and Islam being “the greatest threat in the world” sparked controversy. “My homily on immigration contained words that were hurtful to Muslims. I’m sorry for this,” said Father Nick Van Den Broeke, pastor of Immaculate Conception in Lonsdale, which is south of the […]

Pompeo announces new alliance for religious freedom

A new International Religious Freedom Alliance with 27 member states was announced by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. Pompeo said that the alliance would include “like-minded partners who treasure, and fight for, international religious freedom for every human being.” According to the alliance’s official description, it “will advocate for freedom of religion or belief for […]

30,000 attend grand Catholic assembly in Mangaluru

The grand assembly of Catholics in Mangaluru region on February 2 drew more than 30,000 people from three rites who reiterated their allegiance to India and its Constitution while asserting their Christian faith. Bishops and Catholics belonging to the Latin, Syro-Malabar and Syro-Malankara rites attended the rally that show cased the community’s unity and strength […]

German lay leader condemns cardinal for opposing ‘synodal way’

A leading lay Catholic in the German city of Cologne has openly condemned his own archbishop for voicing concerns over the ongoing “binding synodal process” underway in the country. Tim Kurzbach, chairman of the Diocesan Council of Catholics in the Archdiocese of Cologne issued a public denunciation of Cardinal Rainer Woekli, accusing the cardinal of […]

Germany’s synodal assembly a step to rebuilding church’s credibility

Catholic leaders in Germany have compiled responses from lay Catholics in areas related to who holds power in the church, sexual morals, the role of priests and the place of women in church offices in preparation for an upcoming Synodal Assembly to debate church reforms. More than 940 suggestions and questions had been submitted by […]

Around the world, 260 million Christians face persecution 

Christian persecution around the world is a growing problem, says a new report from an agency that documents abuses against Christians across the globe. Worldwide, the report states, 260 million Christians are facing persecution. This marks a 6% increase from the previous year. The annual report from Open Doors, released on Jan. 15, rank-ed North Korea first […]

Pope Francis condemns clerics who engage in simony

In a homily on January 21, Pope Francis condemned priests and bishops who use money to advance their careers. To be a priest or bishop, like being a Christian, is a free and undeserved gift of God, not something to be bought, he said on Jan. 21 during Mass in the chapel of the Vatican’s […]