Several U.S. bishops in recent months have tightened diocesan funeral policies, emphasizing stricter adherence to the Order of Christian Funerals (OCF) amid evolving popular practices at funerals that depart from …
The bishops addressed departures from acceptable Church norms regarding the handling of cremated remains and the time and place of eulogies, among other ‘liturgical anomalies’ during funerals. Credit: Pressmaster/Shutterstock Several …
Kinshasa – As the national dialogue launched by President Félix Tshisekedi continues , one of the central issues remains the persistent insecurity in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, …
Pourcine Pic Makaya – It is a project set to make a tangible difference in the daily lives of the local population.“Just two days ago, we began work to extend …
NAIROBI, Kenya — Residents in an impoverished informal settlement called “Bangladesh” in Kenya’s coastal city of Mombasa turned up in large numbers for a two-day medical camp July 18–19 organized …
Catholic sisters bring free medical care to Kenya slum, uncover hidden illnesses The Sisters of St. Joseph of the Archdiocese of Mombasa recently brought free medical services to residents of …
Jakarta – As the global order undergoes an unprecedented period of fragmentation and uncertainty, in what ways can the Church discern the signs of the times? Czech priest and theologian …
by Pascale Rizk Dimane – On Saturday, July 25, 2026, the Maronite Church and the whole of Lebanon celebrate the beatification of Patriarch Elias Hoyek. The beatification liturgy, presided over …
Taking into account recent Supreme Court rulings on church autonomy and parental rights, the U.S. Department of Justice updated its 2017 guidance to federal agencies on religious liberty. “Except in …
A priest of the Diocese of Salina, Kansas, was arrested for allegedly abusing a six-year-old last year. Father Ryan McCandless, 44, was ordained to the priesthood in 2017.
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