WASHINGTON – In light of recent public comments regarding the Catholic Church’s teaching on war and peace, Bishop James Massa, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Doctrine, issued the following statement: “For over a thousand years, the Catholic Church has taught just war theory and it is that long tradition the Holy…
Reading 1 Acts 4:32-37 The community of believers was of one heart and mind,and no one claimed that any of his possessions was his own,but they had everything in common.With great power the Apostles bore witnessto the resurrection of the Lord Jesus,and great favor was accorded them all.There was no needy person among them,for those…
WASHINGTON – Reports detailing harmful conditions faced by pregnant and postpartum mothers detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have become more frequent, despite existing policy that discourages the arrest and detention of such women in most cases. In response to these reports, Bishop Daniel E. Thomas, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic…
Reading 1 Acts 4:23-31 After their release Peter and John went back to their own people and reported what the chief priests and elders had told them. And when they heard it, they raised their voices to God with one accord and said, “Sovereign Lord, maker of heaven and earth and the sea and all…
ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT FROM ITALY TO ALGERIA (CNS) — Pope Leo XIV dismissed U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent social media jabs, declaring he harbors “no fear of the Trump administration,” while greeting journalists on the first day of his four-country journey around Africa. Despite provocative remarks from the president, Pope Leo maintained his focus…
WASHINGTON – Archbishop Paul S. Coakley, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops issued a brief response to a social media post by President Trump on Sunday evening. “I am disheartened that the President chose to write such disparaging words about the Holy Father. Pope Leo is not his rival; nor is the Pope…