Catholics decry clemency denial in Oklahoma, call for end to death penalty
Catholic leaders are speaking out about a Sept. 27 decision by Oklahoma's Pardon and Parole Board to deny clemency to Benjamin Cole, a 57-year-old man sentenced to die for killing his 9-month-old daughter in 2002.
Food cannot be used as ‘bargaining chip,’ pope says
The international community can no longer ignore the cries of the poor and the hungry who fall victim to food loss and waste, Pope Francis said.
Russian bishops: Nation must recognize conscientious objection to war
Russia's bishops said Catholics face dilemmas responding to a mass call-up for the war in Ukraine, and they urged President Vladimir Putin's government to recognize conscientious objection.
Vatican announces theme for World Communications Day
Pope Francis' theme for the next World Communications Day is a call for a peaceful dialogue that allows for uncomfortable truths to be spoken of without resorting to contentious and hostile debate, the Vatican announced.
California takes child protection seriously with new online law
As California goes, so goes the rest of the United States?
Cardinal Parolin calls Putin’s nuclear threat ‘repugnant’
Russian President Vladimir Putin's warnings that he would consider using nuclear weapons is a "repugnant threat" that shows the urgency of moving to eliminate nuclear weapons from arsenals around the world, said Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state.
Jesus is the best, most faithful friend a person can have, pope says
Jesus never abandons, coerces or blackmails anyone when they stray, rather, he patiently waits and is "our greatest and most faithful friend," Pope Francis said.
Francis set to be first pope to visit Bahrain
The Vatican confirmed that Pope Francis intends to visit the Middle Eastern country of Bahrain Nov. 3-6.
NEWS BRIEF: Bishop Dolan hosts Phoenix presbyteral council for the first time
Bishop John Dolan held his first presbyteral council meeting today at the Diocesan Pastoral Center in downtown Phoenix.
NEWS BRIEF: Spanish Charismatic Renewal concert unites young people in praise
More than 150 teens and young adults from all over the diocese gathered on a recent September night for the first in-person event hosted by Cris Joven since 2019.
