Bianca Jagger steps to the forefront in defense of Nicaraguan bishop
Bianca Jagger counts herself among the thousands of Nicaraguan Catholics in constant vigil for news about detained Bishop José Álvarez, who has been under house arrest in northern Nicaragua with 11 companions since Aug. 4.
Mary teaches primacy of humility over power, success
Mary's humble life and example are a testament to the triumph of service and love over power and success, Pope Francis said.
A week into government detention, Nicaraguan bishop speaks of forgiveness
Detained Nicaraguan Bishop Rolando José Álvarez appeared in a video Aug. 11, a week into his de facto house arrest by government authorities, saying that he and the companions who are with him have hearts full of forgiveness and love.
Beyond the border, reunification of Latin American families takes years
Jorge Alvarenga's voice seemed to crack just a little when the 31-year-old began remembering and talking about the last time he saw his mother in El Salvador. He was 14. She was in her 20s. It was the middle of the night and she got into a car.
Visiting Auschwitz, cardinal prays for grandmother who died there
When Canadian Cardinal Michael Czerny visited Auschwitz to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the martyrdom of St. Edith Stein, he also prayed for his grandmother who died there -- a Catholic whose parents were born Jewish.
Nigerian officials say they’ve arrested six linked to Pentecost attacks
Nigerian officials identified six suspects arrested in connection with the June 5 attack that killed 40 people at St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo.
Papal ambassador’s visit boosts diocese’s Native American missions
A representative of the papal ambassador to the United States has paid two visits to the Diocese of Phoenix’s Native American missions.
Asylum-seekers will be allowed in as DHS ends ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security said Aug. 8 that it was set to end, in "a quick, and orderly, manner," a Trump-era policy that keeps asylum-seekers out of the country while they wait for immigration courts to hear their cases.
Overturning of Roe provides ‘chance to win fight for life,’ says top Knight
The U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision to throw out the precedent set in Roe v. Wade, which legalized abortion nationwide, is a landmark victory but not the end of the fight for life, said Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly.
African bishops lament inability to stop young people from leaving
In the din of Yaoundé's traffic, thousands of youths comb various offices, documents in hand, in search of jobs.
