Citing canon law norms, La Crosse, Wis., bishop removes ‘divisive’ pastor
Bishop William P. Callahan of La Crosse July 9 removed a pastor who has been stirring controversy since last fall when he criticized Catholic Democrats from the pulpit, saying they must "repent" because of the party's support for legal abortion or "face the fires of hell."
An unpopular immigration policy may end, but not for all
The call to end a U.S. policy that keeps migrants out because of COVID-19 fears has been a constant rallying cry among immigrant advocate circles this summer.
Archbishop: Decade after independence, South Sudan ‘is bleeding slowly’
A triumphant independence euphoria worldwide 10 years ago welcomed the birth of the Republic of South Sudan, the world's newest nation.
Multimillion-dollar maze: Vatican trial to test finance reforms
The alleged mishandling of millions of dollars of church funds will bring several high-profile individuals to a makeshift Vatican courtroom set up in a multifunction room of the Vatican Museums.
Basilica quickly restores Christ statue after it’s covered with red paint
Vandals defaced the long-revered statue of the Sacred Heart of Jesus outside St. Lawrence Basilica over the July 3-4 weekend, but it was quickly restored by parish staff.
Franciscans open general chapter focusing on diversity, evangelization
As a worldwide religious order, Franciscan friars need to find new and better ways to welcome the diversity of their members and allow it to challenge the ways they live the Gospel in the world, said Father Michael Perry, the order's minister general.
Deaf priest works to help others understand deafness as a culture
Father Min Seo Park, one of fewer than two dozen deaf priests worldwide, thinks deafness is hardly a disability and is working to help others realize that as well.
Activists see temporary stop of federal executions as a starting point
Activists who oppose the death penalty said the Justice Department's temporary stop of federal executions is a step in the right direction, but not enough.
Really getting to know Jesus should lead to amazement, pope says
Reciting the Angelus prayer July 4 with visitors in St. Peter's Square, Pope Francis gave his usual reflection on the day's Gospel reading and announced a September trip to Hungary and Slovakia, but did not mention that he was about to go to the hospital for surgery.
Pope out of bed, walking after surgery at Rome hospital
The second morning after undergoing colon surgery, Pope Francis was continuing to recover well and, after a restful night, he had breakfast, read the newspapers and got out of bed to walk, the Vatican press office said July 6.
