Advocates, editorials call on Biden to end federal death penalty
The death penalty has been getting attention across the country this year with legislation introduced or voted on in several states aimed at limiting, repealing or even renewing capital punishment.
USCCB migration chairman urges Biden to raise cap on refugee admissions
The chairman of the U.S. bishops' migration committee said April 19 he is disappointed that President Joe Biden announced he will not increase the 15,000 cap on the number of refugees who can be resettled in the United States for the current fiscal year.
Bishop Olmsted installs new rector of Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral
Bishop Olmsted installed Fr. Camou as rector of Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral this past Sunday. As part of the rite of installation, Fr. Camou renewed his oath of fidelity and led his new flock in the Profession of the Catholic faith. This bears witness to his desire to serve them as a loving father, wise teacher, and faithful shepherd.
Pope chooses theme for July 25 World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
To express the closeness of God and of the church to every older person, Pope Francis has chosen "I am with you always" from the Gospel of Matthew as the theme for the first World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly.
Papal charity sees increased violations of religious freedom globally
The religious persecution exercised by China and North Korea, restrictions on religious freedom in dozens of countries and the continuing threat of violence at the hands of religious fundamentalists belonging to a variety of faiths all have worsened since 2018, said Aid to the Church in Need, a papal foundation and Catholic charity.
Risks to life outweigh economic benefits of exploiting nature, cardinal says
The costs of harming nature are greater than any economic benefits drawn from such exploitation, said Cardinal Peter Turkson.
St. John Paul II, Phoenix diocese’s newest high school, to graduate its first class...
A little over 4 years ago, ground was broken in the far West Valley for what would become the diocese’s newest high school. This week, 37 seniors will become St. John Paul II Catholic High School's first graduates.
Crucifixion’s ‘pathway of radical love’ is antidote to racism, says bishop
Christ's crucifixion "encapsulates the magnitude of evil in our world," San Diego Bishop Robert W. McElroy said in his homily during an April 15 Mass he celebrated for racial healing.
Pontifical charity to raise money to build wall around Nigerian seminary
The pontifical charity Aid to the Church in Need hopes to raise $51,000 to erect a security wall around the major seminary of the Good Shepherd in Nigeria's Sokoto Diocese.
Pope renews call for debt forgiveness to poor countries
Pope Francis renewed his appeal to the international community to forgive the debt of poor countries whose financial burdens have worsened due to the coronavirus pandemic.
