Mark Peredo knew he had to do something drastic. His 27-day, 600-mile walking pilgrimage across the Camino in France and Spain in late 2016, left him with a lingering combination of anger and brokenness.
International News
Pope Calls World Meeting of Bishops’ Leaders on Abuse Prevention
Pope Francis is calling the presidents of every Catholic bishops’ conference in the world to Rome Feb. 21-24 to discuss the prevention of the abuse of minors and vulnerable adults.
Church Has Key Role in Colombian Reconciliation
A year after Pope Francis urged Colombians to build unity and a nation for all after more than half a century of conflict, the country’s Catholic Church continues to play a key role in the quest for reconciliation.
Cloud of Sexual Abuse Could Overshadow Youth Synod
Amidst a growing clerical sexual abuse crisis, questions have arisen as to how it will impact an upcoming summit of bishops to be held in Rome in October.
Pope: Silence Is Jesus’ Response To Divisiveness
Jesus showed that the best way to respond to scandal and divisiveness is to stay silent and pray, Pope Francis said Sept. 3 as he resumed his early morning Masses with invited guests.
Religious Freedom Report Cites 28 Nations Falling Short
The U.S. International Commission on Religious Freedom singled out 28 countries for their repression of religious liberty in its annual report, issued Aug. 29.
Egypt Names Its First-Ever Female Christian Governor
In an initiative for equal citizenship, Egyptian President Abd al Fattah el Sisi has appointed two Coptic Christian governors, including a woman, in a governor reshuffle last week.
Questions Still Surround Papal Accuser’s Role in Neinstedt Probe
In the aftermath of Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò’s sensational claim that Pope Francis knew about misconduct allegations against ex-Cardinal Theodore McCarrick in 2013 and ignored them, Archbishop Viganò’s own handling of a sex abuse crisis in the U.S. has come under fresh examination.
Families Called to Be Beacons of Joy
Photos and stories from all the coverage of Pope Francis trip ti Ireland for the World Meeting of Families.
The B’klyn Pilgrims Journey to Ireland
The Brooklyn Diocese was well represented for the World Meeting of Families in Ireland.