catholic church

  Cardinal McElroy at the pulpit

Pope Francis names Trump critic McElroy as Washington's new archbishop

Cardinal McElroy criticized Trump's mass deportation campaign in 2019, adding that Catholics "simply can't stand by and watch [immigrants] get deported."

By REUTERS
06/01/2025

As improved relations quaver, a new guide aims to educate Catholics about antisemitism

In the document published last week, the AJC’s “Translate Hate” ongoing glossary — which has entries on antisemitic terms — has been appended with Catholic commentaries on 10 of those entries.

By BEN SALES/JTA
16/12/2024

Anti-Israel protestors disrupt religious service at Northern Irish cathedral

As parishioners of Armagh's Saint Patrick's Cathedral were receiving communion, dozens of pro-Palestinian activists silently marched down the aisle.

Pope Francis calls for worldwide peace to mark anniversary of Hamas attack

Last year, before the massacre, Pope Francis urged Israelis and Palestinians to foster a "climate of trust."

Pope Francis says refusing aid to migrants a 'grave sin'

Pope Francis condemned the refusal to aid migrants crossing the Mediterranean and called for global migration governance based on justice and solidarity.

By REUTERS
28/08/2024

Catholic Church split on women deacons, Vatican document shows

The Vatican document stressed the need to "give fuller recognition" to women in the Church, saying that "by virtue of Baptism, they enjoy full equality".

By REUTERS
09/07/2024

American Jews should take a look at Catholic universities

The conventional measures of institutional prestige cannot provide two vital pieces of information: What does an institution teach, and what kind of students does it attract?

By GREG WEINER , PHD
02/05/2024

60% of US Catholics say abortion should be legal, reflecting political divides within the Church

The survey also uncovered notable demographic shifts and regional variations within the US Catholic community.

Pope Francis meets with families of Hamas hostages, marks 6-month anniversary

As part of his diplomatic efforts, Francis also met last November with a group of Palestinians affected by the conflict.

By THE MEDIA LINE STAFF
10/04/2024

Pope Francis calls for Gaza ceasefire in Easter address

Francis has repeatedly deplored the death and destruction in the Gaza war.

By REUTERS
31/03/2024
Subscribe for our daily newsletter
Subscribe for our daily newsletter

By subscribing I accept the terms of use and privacy policy