Bishop Robert Brennan is joined by his successor in the Diocese of Columbus, Bishop Earl Fernandes, in promoting the Religious Workforce Protection Act to help avert priest shortages in the U.S.
International News
Missing Priest, Murdered Missionaries Put Spotlight on Rising Anti-Christian Violence in Colombia
For almost three weeks, Colombian authorities have been searching for Father Carlos Jaimes Guerrero, a 30-year-old Augustinian friar who went missing on June 17, and they still have not identified potential reasons for his disappearance.
After 12 Years, Castel Gandolfo Locals Welcome the Pope Back to His Summer Home
After more than a decade without its most famous vacationer, the quiet town of Castel Gandolfo once again counts the pope among its summer residents.
Supreme Court Limits Judges’ Ability To Block Trump on Birthright Citizenship
The U.S. Supreme Court on June 27 limited the ability of federal judges to issue nationwide injunctions in a case concerning the Trump administration’s executive order to end birthright citizenship for children born in the U.S. to parents without legal status or temporary visa holders, without addressing whether or not the order itself is constitutional.
US Aims to Secure Green Cards for Clergy, Women Religious Amid Shortage
For the past two years, foreign-born priests and religious were told to prepare to leave the United States if their temporary work visas expired before receiving their green cards.
Political Leaders Must Fix Wealth Gap, Promote Religious Freedom, Pope Says
Pope Leo XIV called on political leaders to address global inequality, promote the common good, and uphold human dignity.
Trump Says Israel and Iran Both Violated Ceasefire Agreement
Israel and Iran reached a ceasefire agreement after 12 days of warfare, President Donald Trump announced on social media June 23 — a day after Pope Leo XIV warned world leaders they were headed for an “irreparable abyss.”
Pope Leads Corpus Christi Procession Through Streets of Rome
In carrying Jesus through the city streets in a Corpus Christi procession, Christians are called to be witnesses of his love, sharing both their material and spiritual gifts, Pope Leo XIV said.
‘Slaughter of Innocents’ in Suicide Bombing at Syrian Church Called ‘Unspeakable Evil’
An Islamist suicide bombing at a packed Damascus church that killed at least 20 and injured dozens of worshippers June 22 has sparked international outrage.
Queens Cyclist Completes 700-Mile Pilgrimage With Blessing From Pope Leo XIV
Victor Mooney, a Catholic inspired by Pope Francis’ five-day pilgrimage to Poland, returned home June 16 after completing a nearly 700-mile cycling journey to raise awareness about antisemitism.