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Why Nigerian Militants Appear to Target Catholic Priests for Kidnapping
Father Peter Amodu was supposed to say the 5 p.m. Mass at Holy Ghost Parish in southern Nigeria on July 6.
Missionaries of Charity Sisters Expelled from Nicaragua Received in Costa Rica
Bishop Eugenio Salazar Mora of Tilarán-Liberia in Costa Rica greeted the nuns one by one and knelt as he greeted their superior.
"They say it's not easy, I think it is": Pope Francis Jokes about Upcoming Canada Trip
After visiting a community of Jesuits in Rome this weekend, Pope Francis joked about his upcoming trip to Canada, from July 24-30.
Missionaries of Charity Expelled from Nicaragua
The action is the latest in religious persecutions that have escalated there in the last four years.
Women Religious Worldwide Face “unique” Sex-based Violence, Persecution: H.Rights Lawyer
Religious women around the world suffer unique forms of violence and persecution because of their sex — and their ability to give birth to future generations.
Remembering One of the Youngest Catholic Saints: St. Maria Goretti
Catholics worldwide celebrate the feast day of one of the youngest saints on July 6: St. Maria Goretti.
Christian in Nigerian Village Claim Military Helicopter Fired on Them, Not Bandits
Authorities deny the charge and have tried to reassure villagers the government is on their side.
Missionaries of Charity among Nongovernmental Entities Ordered to Shut Down in Nicaragua
The order to shut down the sisters and 100 other nongovernmental organizations was requested by a Sandinista legislator in a June 22 letter.
What is a Catholic priest? A New Documentary Asks the Question
A new documentary about the Catholic priesthood asks priests what kind of life they are supposed to live as they reflect on their vocations and the role of the priest in Catholic theology and spiritual life.
Pope Francis' Pastoral Visit to Canada in July on Course, Vatican Releases Itinerary
The Vatican has released the itinerary for Pope Francis’ visit to Canada, during which he will meet with representatives of indigenous peoples, and with indigenous Catholics.
Nigeria Church Massacre: State Department Official Meets Local Bishop
The meeting took place following a request by Rep. Chris Smith of New Jersey.
Pope Francis Accepts Belgian Bishop’s Request Not to Be Made a Cardinal
Bishop Lucas Van Looy was due to receive the red hat on Aug. 27.
Nigerian Christians No Longer View the U.S. as a "credible partner", Expert Says
The claim that the Pentecost Sunday attack was related merely to resources, land, or climate change is "absurd," Stephen Rasche says.
Recent Church Massacre in Nigeria Not Linked to Climate Change: Bishop to Irish President
The bishop said Michael D. Higgins’ ‘reasons for this gruesome massacre are incorrect and far-fetched.’
See St Charles de Foucauld as Model of Holiness: Pope Francis to Future Vatican Diplomats
The pope was speaking to members of the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy.
The Oldest Man in the World is 113 and Prays the Holy Rosary Twice a Day
His name is Juan Vicente Pérez Mora, he’s Venezuelan, and is passionate about his faith.
Vatican Asks for Suspension of Ordinations in French Diocese after a “fraternal visit”
The Vatican has asked a diocese in southern France to suspend its ordinations of priests and deacons scheduled for this month after a “fraternal visit” of the diocese.
Pope Francis Prays Rosary for Peace in Ukraine and Around the World
The pope meditated on the Sorrowful Mysteries of the rosary in union with Marian shrines around the world.
Missionary Dioceses Need Support with Abuse Prevention Protocols: Vatican Cardinal
‘They need psychologists. They need canon lawyers,’ the Vatican cardinal said.
Cardinal Zen Appears in Court in Hong Kong, Enters Plea of Not Guilty Alongside Co-accused
The date set for Cardinal Zen’s trial is Sept. 19.
