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WASHINGTON – In June, the bishops on the subcommittees that oversee the various national collections met to review and award grants that support pastoral care, evangelization, and social ministry. The bishops awarded 453 grants totaling over $10.5 million that will be put to use here in the United States and in three global regions, all…
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Ministering to seafarers and advocating for their rights and dignity can help bring these often invisible workers to the fore, said Cardinal Michael Czerny, prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development. “‘Out of sight, out of mind’ is an adage that can apply to the invisibility of seafarers,” he…
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Vatican expressed its concern about the violence waged at a political rally in the United States and it offered its prayers for the nation, the victims and peace. In response to queries about the shootings at a rally involving former U.S. President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania, the Vatican press office…
WASHINGTON – Following the news of the shooting at a political rally involving former President Donald Trump today, Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, and president of the U.S. Conference of Bishops (USCCB) offered the following statement: “Together with my brother bishops, we condemn political violence, and we offer…
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — More than 2 billion people in over 50 countries were set to go to the polls in 2024, according to the Center for American Progress, but Pope Francis has said he is worried that people are more disconnected than ever from the governments that are meant to provide for their well-being.…
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Catholic Church can only teach the faithful if it is an institution that listens, but that does not mean it should take to heart every opinion uttered, according to the head of the church’s synod. The church “is not interested in surveyed polls,” said Cardinal Mario Grech, secretary-general of the…