Archbishop Broglio says human dignity of Afghan people ‘must be respected’
The "human dignity" of Afghanistan's people "must be respected" amid the chaos in the country, the head of the U.S. Archdiocese for the Military Services said Aug. 17.
Miami’s Haitians urged to look to Mary for hope for long-suffering homeland
The day after a 7.2 earthquake struck Haiti's southwestern peninsula, Miami Archbishop Thomas G. Wenski celebrated the 8 a.m. Creole-language Mass at St. Mary Cathedral, praying especially for the victims of the quake.
Priests question absence of government in besieged Mexican towns
A parish priest in western Mexico has warned of a dire situation in which warring drug cartels have caused hardship for the population, including widespread shortages of basics and blocked highways.
New Vicar of Evangelization eager to witness ‘authentic communion with God and others’
Bishop Olmsted has appointed Fr. John Nahrgang as the new Vicar of Evangelization for the Diocese of Phoenix.
Judge rules Biden administration must reinstate ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy
U.S. District Court Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk in a ruling late Aug. 13 blocked Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas of the Department of Homeland Security from implementing a June 1 memo in which he formally ended the Trump administration's Migration Protection Protocols, known as MPP or the "Remain in Mexico" policy.
Shelter helps migrants expelled from U.S. via Mexico to Guatemalan jungle
A Catholic shelter on the Mexico-Guatemala border has been assisting busloads of migrants who are being expelled from the United States to southern Mexico, then transported to Guatemala and dropped in a jungle town.
Here’s where to donate to help agencies respond to the Haiti earthquake
Numerous organizations, including Catholic agencies, are accepting donations to assist with their emergency response to the Haiti earthquake.
Priest killed, one missing as church assesses damage from Haiti quake
The magnitude 7.2 earthquake that struck Haiti collapsed the bishop's residence in Les Cayes, killing one priest, leaving one missing and injuring Cardinal Chibly Langlois.
Mary shows humility, service are ‘secrets’ to heaven, pope says
Mary's assumption into heaven reminds people that they are also called by God to eternal life in heaven through humility and serving him, Pope Francis said.
Pope prays for peace in Afghanistan as Taliban takes control
Hours before the Taliban took control of Afghanistan's capital, Kabul, Pope Francis expressed his hope for the peace and safety of the country's citizens.
