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Spanish Archbishop Slams Government’s Obsession With the Catholic Church
The archbishop said Christians are called to defend abuse victims, 'assuming our responsibility in what concerns us, but urging that the entire society also adopt appropriate measures, starting with government leaders,' he added.
Nagasaki’s Continuous Martyrdom: From the Hidden Church to the Atomic Bomb
‘After Christ’s example, I forgive my persecutors. I do not hate them. I ask God to have pity on all, and I hope my blood will fall on my fellow men as a fruitful rain.’
Priest Shot Dead in South Africa; Catholic Bishops There Decry ‘Pandemic’ of Murder
In the April 29 statement, the bishops underscored the need for authorities in South Africa to protect human life.
Colombian Bishops Call for Day of Prayer for Peace, Reconciliation in Violence-Torn Country
Since Pope Francis’ visit to Colombia in September 2017 and his meeting with victims of the armed conflict, they have established a National Day of Prayer for Reconciliation and Peace to be celebrated every May 3.
Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Takes Possession of Rome Titular Church After Delays Due to War
‘We are going through the most difficult moments in our history,’ Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa said at the May 1 Mass.
Here Are the Countries That Rank Worst in the World in Religious Freedom
Here are some of the countries with the most concerning religious freedom trends in the last year.
Orthodox Rabbis in Jerusalem Call on Jews to Stand Against Spitting at Christians
Several highly publicized incidents involving ultra-Orthodox Jews harassing Christians in the Old City of Jerusalem have been reported.
The Story Behind the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker
Pope Pius XII instituted the feast of St. Joseph the Worker on May 1, 1955 so that it would coincide with International Workers Day, also known as May Day.
Hong Kong Criticizes US Bill to Rename Street in Honor of Imprisoned Human-Rights Defender
Reps. Chris Smith, R-N.J., and Tom Suozzi, D-N.Y., proposed a bill to rename the address of the Hong Kong Economic Trade Office in Washington, D.C., ‘Jimmy Lai Way.’