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  • In Angola, Catholic Church steps in to give a voice to mining-affected communities

    LUANDA, Angola (CNS) — When more than 100 villagers’ homes were torn down because they sat atop mineral-rich land, it was the Catholic Church that went to court. The case, brought by a commission of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe, resulted in new homes for displaced families in the southern…

  • One year ago today: The pope from the peripheries died on Easter Monday

    VATICAN CITY (CNS) — One year ago today, Pope Francis died at 7:35 a.m., April 21, 2025. It came the day after Easter, when — barely able to raise his hands — he gave his blessing “urbi et orbi” (to the city and the world). Looking drawn and worn, the 88-year-old pope from Argentina took…

  • Ordination Class of 2026 Survey Results Released in Conjunction with World Day of Prayer for Vocations

    WASHINGTON – “Vocations are a sign of God’s free gift of merciful love to a world in need of salvation,” said Archbishop Ronald A. Hicks, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on Clergy, Consecrated Life and Vocations, in anticipation of the World Day of Prayer for Vocations on April 26. “We…

In Angola, Catholic Church steps in to give a voice to mining-affected communities

LUANDA, Angola (CNS) — When more than 100 villagers’ homes were torn down because they sat atop mineral-rich land, it was the Catholic Church that went to court.The case, brought by a commission of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe, resulted in new homes for displaced families in the southern province…

One year ago today: The pope from the peripheries died on Easter Monday

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — One year ago today, Pope Francis died at 7:35 a.m., April 21, 2025. It came the day after Easter, when — barely able to raise his hands — he gave his blessing “urbi et orbi” (to the city and the world). Looking drawn and worn, the 88-year-old pope from Argentina took…

Peace appeals in Africa were not aimed at Trump, pope says

ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT FROM CAMEROON TO ANGOLA (CNS) — Pope Leo XIV pushed back against interpretations that his recent calls for peace on the ground during his Africa trip were directed specifically at U.S. President Donald Trump, saying his remarks were part of a broader message. While the pope had responded to comments from…

Pope finds the embodiment of the ‘guiding principle above all’ in Algeria

ANNABA, Algeria (CNS) — In a country marred by hardship, deep faith and hard-won independence, Pope Leo XIV pointed to Algeria as a living witness to what he called the Church’s “guiding principle above all,” a charity that transcends power, binds community and makes peace.  Throughout the first leg of his 11-day trip across Africa,…

U.S. Bishops’ Chairman on Doctrine Issues Clarification on Just War Theory

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…

Bishop Chairmen Urge Administration to Extend Commitments on Life to All Vulnerable Mothers, Infants, and Children in the Womb

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…