Black priest: White nationalism the greatest threat to peace today
The Black priest who is Pax Christi USA's "Teacher of Peace" award recipient for 2021 said white nationalism is "the greatest threat to peace in our time, both nationally and even internationally."
N.Y. priests urged not to give religious exemptions to COVID-19 vaccines
As some Catholics are seeking a religious exemption to the coronavirus vaccine mandates that are becoming more common in workplaces and even some public venues, priests in the Archdiocese of New York have been advised not to get involved in that process.
Inquiry opens into migrant facility for minors at Texas’ Fort Bliss
The Office of the Inspector General for the Department of Health and Human Services is investigating allegations of abuse at a Texas camp for unaccompanied migrant minors.
Some European bishops give cautious backing to vaccination requirement
With COVID-19 still taking a toll across Europe, Catholic bishops are backing vaccination campaigns, while also counseling against coercion.
Knights name 2021 International Family of Year, honor five local councils
The Knights of Columbus named the Steciak family of Rembieszyce, Poland, as the organization's 2021 International Family of the Year.
Prayer, action needed to confront terror in Mozambique, missionary says
The suffering of hundreds of thousands of people in Mozambique fleeing war and persecution requires a commitment by the international community, not only to safeguard the country's present, but also to ensure its future, an Italian missionary said.
Hundreds of migrants are in limbo on rescue boats in Mediterranean
Two rescue boats carrying 800 migrants saved from sinking or overcrowded vessels have been forced to roam the international waters of the Mediterranean for more than four days, waiting for permission to dock at a safe port.
Louisiana eucharistic boat procession celebrates faith, family, tradition
The annual Fête-Dieu du Teche in the Diocese of Lafayette is a "time for all of us to renew our faith," following the example of the first Acadians who were "led by their faith" when they came to Louisiana, said Lafayette Bishop J. Douglas Deshotel.
Federal judge blocks Texas order stopping transportation of migrants
A federal judge Aug. 3 temporarily blocked an order issued by the governor of Texas to halt transportation of migrants by anyone other than local or federal authorities following an incident involving a Catholic nonprofit.
Solidarity Fund for Church in Africa: Sharing Gospel with joy that inspires
Africa is the poorest and most marginalized area of the world from an economic and political standpoint. Endemic poverty, ecological damage, poor governance and persistent conflicts result in the displacement of millions on the continent. Africa also is a continent of enormous spiritual vitality, where the people of God -- ordained and laity alike -- share the Gospel with a joy that should inspire all of us to do likewise.
