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No one in Ireland was safe from abusive Catholic priests – The Irish Times
I returned from a few months in an old Ireland. An Ireland where the brutality…
Author Thomas P. Dobbins
Reviews | Changes the Catholic Church could make for the better
The November 14 editorial »The sins of the fathersraised serious concerns about the sexual abuse…
German Catholic bishops pledge to continue reforms – DW – 11/19/2022
German Catholic bishops pledged on Saturday to pursue reforms criticized by the Vatican. The progressive…
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‘No parish was safe’ from ‘endemic sexual abuse’ in the Catholic Archdiocese of Baltimore – Baltimore Sun
Catholic priests assigned to the Archdiocese of Baltimore have sexually abused and tortured more than…
MD report names 158 Catholic priests charged with abuse after Baltimore Archdiocese probe
A 456-page report from the Maryland Attorney General’s Office identifies 158 Catholic priests accused of…
US Catholic bishops concerned about views on abortion in pews
BALTIMORE– Even as they signaled a continued hardline stance on opposition to abortion and same-sex…
Catholic bishops should have stood up to Biden in 2020
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) is meeting this week to elect a…
Catholic Church pressures alleged victims of deceased pedophile priests to accept ‘paltry’ payments, lawyers say | Catholicism
The Catholic Church has taken an increasingly aggressive approach towards alleged victims of now-deceased pedophile…
Quiver Lounge: Video of Catholic priests sprinkling holy water on Kilele shopping center causes a stir online
Two priests struck up an online conversation after a video showed them commissioning a mall…
Archbishop of Freetown hails steady growth of Catholic Church in Sierra Leone
“We had 29 parishes when I was Archbishop of Freetown and Bo. But when we…
“We mourn with Jesus”: Catholic bishops lament abortion victories
In California, the strong pro-abortion-rights constitutional amendment proposal 1 had to win. Thursday evening he…
25% of Irish Catholic priests will age in the next 15 years
The data, which shows that just 2.5% of Irish priests are under 40, has people…
Alan Rowe sues Catholic Church for $6 million over historic Bunbury sex abuse claim
A man is suing the Catholic Church for $6 million, claiming it is vicariously liable…
Catholic bishops meet to address synodality and nation-building – Matters India
By Thomas Scaria Bangalore, November 7, 2022: The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) began…
Catholic Church orders multiple inquiries into allegations that priest failed to pursue child abuse complaint against pedophile pastor Neville Creen
Despite commissioning several investigations, the Catholic Church has still not resolved allegations that a priest…
Ortega supporters record video and harass Catholic priests
Illustration: Confidential Since 2018, Ortega faithful have been monitoring Eucharists for ‘rogue’ priests, while police…
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More than a third of Irish Catholic priests are over 60, survey finds – The Irish Times
The grim situation the Catholic Church in Ireland faces in relation to its priests is…
Diocese of Allentown to permanently close historic North Catasauqua Catholic Church
A Catholic church in Northampton County has closed permanently due to declining parishioners and rising…
Russian Catholic bishops courageous under Putin
Above: The Latin Rite Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Moscow, restored and rebuilt…
The rebel priest standing up to the Catholic Church
For 62 years, Peter Murnane has been a Dominican priest. He stayed that way during…
Nigerian Catholic priests ready to influence political participation
The Nigerian Catholic Diocesan Priests Association (NCDPA) said it will now encourage and influence the…
The Catholic Church will mobilize “effectively” for the elections – Priests
The Association of Catholic Diocesan Priests in Nigeria said it would “effectively” mobilize the church…
Less than half of US Catholic priests ‘trust’ their bishop
Seminarians listen to Brandon Vaidyanathan, associate professor and chair of the Department of Sociology at…
Catholic Church, Reverend Southall and the Worship Service
On Thursday, December 9, 2018, a group in the Catholic community, branded as Concerned Catholics,…
VATICAN – Catholic Church Statistics 2022
VATICAN – Catholic Church Statistics 2022 Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – As every year, in…
Benin’s Catholic Bishops call for ‘transparent, truly inclusive and peaceful elections’
“Whenever our personal interests take precedence over those of the people and of living together,…
Major Survey of Catholic Priests Reveals Trust Issues, Burnout and Fear of False Claims
Regarding trust, the report indicates that on average, 49% of diocesan priests today express trust…
Video shows Catholic priests kidnapped in Cameron pleading for freedom
In the 45 second video aired Wednesday, October 19, one of the abductees, Fr. Jingwa…
Stop the persecution of the Catholic Church in Nicaragua!
A man attends a mass to commemorate the third anniversary of the start of protests…
Wellington.Scoop » Archbishop of Wellington reiterates apology for abuse of Catholic priests
RNZ reportThe Archbishop of Wellington, Cardinal John Dew, today addressed the Royal Commission inquiry into…
Priests accused of abuse: St Sabina’s Catholic Church reacts to Fr. Michael Pfleger’s new claim with the Archdiocese of Chicago
CHICAGO (WLS) — Sunday mass continued at the Sainte-Sabine church without Father Michael Pfleger.Parishioners were…
Asian Catholic Bishops Seek to ‘Renew and Revitalise’
Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha visited survivors of the attack in…
The Catholic Church suspends the Reverend Michoacan Alfredo Gallegos, alias “Padre Pistolas”
Mexico’s Roman Catholic Church has suspended a controversial priest who advised parishioners to bear arms…
Catholic Bishops, Government Officials Discuss Korean Peninsula Peace Efforts | Washington, D.C. | Catholic University of America – Washington, DC
October 12, 2022 An international gathering of Catholic bishops, government officials and foreign policy experts…
“Malawi is worse off than we were promised,” Catholic Bishops tell President Lazarus Chakwera
Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera The Episcopal Conference of Catholic Bishops of Malawi declares President Lazarus…
Water bill contravenes true federalism, say Catholic groups
Two Catholic Church agencies under Caritas Nigeria and the Justice, Development and Peace Commission on…
Bishop sacks five Catholic priests for alleged insubordination
The Catholic Bishop of Nnewi Diocese in Anambra State, The Most Reverend Jonas Benson Okoye,…
Historic Child Sexual Abuse at Portuguese Catholic Church Was ‘Truly Endemic’
The head of a lay committee charged with investigating historical child sexual abuse in the…
Historical marker unveiled at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Raywood
The historic marker for Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Raywood was unveiled on Saturday, October…
The Post Courier Kurai Foundation continues to support the Catholic Church
BY DANIEL KUMBON In 1964, a curious young man wearing just ‘ass tanget’ sheets wandered…
War won’t solve problems, say Russia’s Catholic bishops
The head of the Catholic Church in Russia, Metropolitan Archbishop of the Mother of God…
The Catholic Church | Catholic Church
“Upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates beyond shall not prevail…
Statement by the Ukrainian Catholic Bishops of the United States in Response to the Russian Annexation Attempt of Four Regions of Ukraine – Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia
In the eyes of the world, after a farcical series of pseudo referendums, Russian President…
Russian Catholic bishops speak out on Putin’s war
Meanwhile, Pope Francis resists oversimplification of the conflict.Russia’s Catholic Bishops’ Conference issued a statement calling…
Community tension in Nadanpur village in Maqsudan as the Catholic church is vandalized by disbelievers
The row over church vandalism has intensified in Punjab after a Catholic church in the…
Filipino Catholic groups call for the preservation of the Sierra Madre
The country’s longest mountain range protected many provinces from floods and landslides caused by Super…
BJP leader Nadda meets top Catholic priests privately
Chief Priests of Kottayam and Changanassery Archdioceses of the Catholic Church attended the meeting which…
Mastriano says Shapiro has ‘a grudge against the Catholic Church’
Another day, another controversial statement from the Republican gubernatorial candidate Doug Mastriano.Earlier Monday, speaking to…
Nicaraguan government seeks to imprison Catholic priests and tarnish their image · Global Voices русский Français
Screenshot of the Diocese of Matagalpa facebook live on August 4, 20222. This story, part…
Sight Magazine – US Catholic Bishops’ Report to Vatican Shows Church Divided by Politics
September 24, 2022 CLAIRE GIANGRAVÉ Vatican CityRNS Catholics in the United States are deeply divided…
US Catholic Bishops’ Report to Vatican Shows Church Divided by Politics
VATICAN CITY (RNS) – Catholics in the United States are deeply divided on issues as…
After a two-year lull, the Catholic Church prepares for this year’s World Mission Sunday celebrations
Verghese V Joseph – With the COVID-19 pandemic almost behind us, the Catholic community across…
The Catholic Church is the mother of modern science | National Catholic Register
“I beg you, my child, to look at the sky and the earth and see…
Belgium’s Catholic bishops defy the Vatican and release same-sex union blessing ceremony
The Vatican statement, released with the endorsement of Pope Francis, sparked protests and open defiance…
Largest group of U.S. Catholic priests hails U.S. wrap-up for synod
The largest group of Catholic priests in the United States hosted the synthesis consultations for…
Paul Muschick: Victims of Catholic Church sexual abuse deserve justice. Don’t let elections interfere.
A few weeks ago, Governor Tom Wolf and legislative leaders announced that they had reached…
Catholic Bishops in Chad Clarify Their Withdrawal from Inclusive National Dialogue Sessions
“Considering the importance of this dialogue in relation to other forums, the Catholic Church wanted…
The Catholic Church in Irish History and Context
Marie Kenny Journalist, broadcaster, playwright and author Mary Kenny in her recently published book The…
Catholic Bishops and Priests in Nigeria Pledge to Raise Awareness Ahead of 2023 Elections
Catholic Church leaders in the West African country also pledged to use Church resources and…
Non-diocesan Catholic groups submit their own synod reports to U.S. bishops
Inmates, students, climate activists, LGBTQ people, survivors of clergy sex abuse, medical professionals, church reform…
Nigeria’s Catholic Bishops Conclude Plenary Assembly with Call for Political Sobriety
The Catholic Bishops warn against malpractice, saying, “We strongly condemn as illegal and culpable all…
Catholic bishops warn priests against partisan politics – The Sun Nigeria
By Fred Ezeh AbujaCatholic Bishops under the umbrella of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria…
Chucky Creator Teases Killer Doll Against The Catholic Church In Season 2
In its time on the big screen chucky has found itself entangled in many other…
Pilsen parishioners camp outside the old Catholic church to prevent the archdiocese from removing the beloved La Pietà statue
PILSEN — Parishioners are vowing to stop the Archdiocese of Chicago from removing a beloved…
Imo Gov, Uzodinma warns Catholic priests to stay away from partisan politics
Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma has warned Catholic priests in the state to stay away…
The Transparency Needed to Heal the Catholic Church
For the editorSeptember 11, 2022 As a long-time active Catholic in Albany, I was appalled…
These three Catholic bishops made the Camino de Santiago together
When asked what kind of music they were talking about, Conley said the three were…
‘Burn the police stations’, Latin Catholic priests incite crowds in Vizhinjam
Kerala Police have said they will investigate the Latin Catholic priest’s threat to burn down…
Young and old reflect on the lives of Catholic priests in 2022
Becoming a Catholic priest would not be considered an acceptable career choice for most young…
Forgive the Diocese of Ahiara, the Catholic Bishops, Soludo pray
Of Obinna Odogwu, AwkaCatholic The Bishops of Nigeria have appealed to new Cardinal Peter Okpalaeke,…
The rate of change in the Catholic Church is accelerating
It was the week when evidence of the Catholic Church’s waning visibility and influence became…
Ex-VP donates €90,000 from Taiwan to Catholic groups for Ukraine aid
Taipei, Sept. 6 (CNA) Former Vice President Chen Chien-jen (陳建仁) on Monday presented a total…
As new UK Prime Minister takes office, Catholic bishops offer prayers and help
The centralized system of social protection and public services could benefit from the active participation…
Catholic bishops withdraw from Chad’s inclusive national dialogue, cite lack of ‘dialogue’
They note that “dialogue is based on listening to the other, and the verb to…
Catholic groups pray for the country, the community
by Darren Diekman [email protected] Two dozen local people have gathered at St. Benedict Monastery since…
ASIA/INDIA – An old catholic church in the state of Meghalaya damaged and destroyed
ASIA/INDIA – An old catholic church in the state of Meghalaya damaged and destroyed Thursday,…
ASIA/INDIA – A vandalized Catholic church in Punjab
ASIA/INDIA – A vandalized Catholic church in Punjab Patti (Agenzia Fides) – A Catholic church…
Connecticut Catholic bishops condemn anti-Catholic remarks by public school official – Catholic World Report
null/GUNDAM_Ai/Shutterstock Washington, DC Newsroom, Aug. 31, 2022 / 5:15 p.m. (CNA). Catholic dioceses in Connecticut…
Changes underway for the Catholic Church in Ireland ahead of the Vatican Synod
Storm clouds are gathering around the Catholic Church in Ireland following the release of a…
Catholic Church publishes list of priests accused of sexually abusing minors in Colombia
In 2019 Barrientos published the book “Let the Children Come to Me”. (Representative)Colombia: The Catholic…
Pope Francis creates 20 cardinals for the Catholic Church | National Catholic Register
Pope Francis created 20 new cardinals for the Catholic Church during a liturgy in St.…
St. Louis Priests Get First Look at 42 Ways to Restructure the Archdiocese | faith and values
SHREWSBURY — Roman Catholics throughout the St. Louis area are hesitant to cross highways and…
RCMP investigate destruction of Catholic church in Fort Chipewyan
Breadcrumb Links Local News Fort Chipewyan firefighters respond to a fire at the Blessed Virgin…
Archbishop Lang calls for the immediate release of the detained Nicaraguan bishop
Thursday, August 25, 2022 @ 1:41 p.m. Bishop Declan Lang, president of the Department of…
Nagaland: St Clare’s Catholic Church Celebrates a Titular Feast
Press release Nagaland, August 23: Saint Clare’s feast was celebrated at the Akuluto Catholic Church…
Gunmen Killed My Stepfather, Kidnapped Catholic Priests – Lawyer
An Owerri-based lawyer, Uche Ejimonye, has told how gunmen abducted two Catholic church priests after…
Explained | Nicaragua and its current conflict with the Catholic Church
Does Daniel Ortega’s government in Nicaragua target members of the Catholic Church? Does Daniel Ortega’s…
Catholic Church in South Africa ‘struggles financially’ amid high cost of living: Bishop
“Generally, the Church employs a certain number of people. We find ourselves forced to cut…
Catholic Groups Say Cut Inflation Act Serves Major Goals – US
Landmark legislation to tackle climate change, cut prescription drug costs and establish a minimum tax…
Lalong begs Catholic bishops to comment on Pope
Plateau State Governor Simon Lalong has again apologized to the Catholic Bishops for his recent…
The Catholic Church has not forgotten the Ukrainian people, say the prelates
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Six months into the war in Ukraine, Catholic prelates in the…
Pope: I am not perfect, forgive my mistake – Lalong pleads with Catholic bishops
Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State has again apologized to the Catholic Bishops for his…
I am not perfect, forgive my mistake Lalong begs Catholic Bishops – The Sun Nigeria
Governor Simon Lalong du Plateau has again apologized to the Catholic bishops for his recent…
Bandits attack Catholic priests to develop their kidnapping activity, says HURIWA | The Guardian Nigeria News
….. blame the presidency, the security agencies The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA)…
Persecution of Catholic priests escalates in Nicaragua
Priest arrested, others barred from celebrating Marian as Ortega regime paints church as enemy The…
Pastor: Catholic Church to celebrate the 140th
St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Aspen is preparing for a landmark celebration of its 140th…
Lalong writes to Catholic bishops and asks forgiveness for the pope’s comment
The Chief Executive of the APC Presidential Campaign Council and Governor of Plateau State, Simon…
The OAS condemns the harassment of the Catholic Church in Nicaragua
and the closure of non-profit organizations The OAS flag. Photo: Infobae A Permanent Council resolution…
Catholic groups warn of increasing church vandalism, demand more media coverage
NEW YORK — A gunman fired into a Denver-area church in two separate incidents earlier…
Historic Catholic Church scene of visits, mass, ice cream on August 15
SWEET SPRINGS (WVDN) – West Virginia’s oldest standing Catholic church will be the setting for…
Catholic Bishops in Ethiopia Praise Kenyan Colleagues for Pastoral Guidance in Elections
Catholic Bishops in Kenya have spoken out on the August 9 elections in the country,…
In Kansas, the vote on abortion, a blow for the political strategy of the Catholic bishops
When votes rolled the night of August 2 on a proposed Kansas state constitution amendment…
Letter: The Catholic Church continues to waste time and money | Letters
So now the Catholic Church is turning parishes into “families,” overcharging the remaining priests until…
“The Catholic Church is trying to destabilize Nicaragua”
MATAGALPA, Nicaragua: Nicaraguan police on Friday (Saturday in Manila) accused the Catholic Church and Bishop…
Catholic bishops in southern Africa deliberate on the creation of a “Missionary Commission”
With regard to priestly formation, the members of the SACBC who meet at the Mariannhill…
In memory of the Saint-Colomban Catholic Church
Breadcrumb Links New Local News Tom Melady (left) and Nancy Kane stand next to a…
Black Catholic groups meet for first joint in-person meeting in two years
Sr. Addie Lorraine Walker of the School Sisters of Notre Dame speaks July 27 to…
The Conference of Catholic Bishops of Ethiopia holds its 53rd Plenary Assembly
The Conference of Catholic Bishops of Ethiopia (www.CBCE-gs.org) held its 53rd Plenary Assembly from July…
Apostolic Nuncio to Kenya Challenges Catholic Bishops to Go ‘Where the People Are’
“Pallium wool can remind us of the Holy Father’s call to all bishops and priests…
Catholic Church Abuse Survivors Demand Attorney General’s Release Findings
BALTIMORE — For nearly four years, the Maryland Attorney General’s Office has been investigating allegations…