The concept of Christian nationalism is not compatible with Catholic teaching, Bishop Michael F. Burbidge of Arlington, Virginia, said on a recent episode of his ‘Walk Humbly’ podcast.
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Church’s Abuse Response: The ‘Dallas Charter’ and the Diocese of Brooklyn’s Child Protection Office
In 2002, the U.S. bishops responded to a wave of media reports of clergy abuse of minors by developing a national policy to oust predators and protect children.
New Catholic Report Calls for Improvements to CBP One App Used by Asylum-Seekers
In a new report released April 17, Catholic migrant advocates detailed accessibility issues facing asylum-seekers using CBP One, the mobile app run by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to secure appointments needed to claim asylum and legally enter the United States.
Attack on Texas Priest, Other Incidents, Show Parishes Need to Get Serious on Security
An assault on a Texas priest — along with recent incidents at Catholic churches in the U.S. and Canada — highlights the need for parishes to implement more robust security measures, experts told OSV News.
Seitz: U.S. Thriving Depends on a More Christian and Loving Treatment of Migrants
As part of the immigration conference “Responding to Changing Realities at the U.S. Border and Beyond,” held April 11 at The Catholic University of America in Washington, Peter K. Kilpatrick, the university’s president, interviewed Bishop Mark J. Seitz of El Paso, Texas.
Catholic Bioethicists: Lack of Agreement About Brain Death Imperils Patients, Organ Donations
Catholic bioethicists are sounding the alarm about a critical lack of agreement on what constitutes brain death; and the implications for organ donation are “profound,” they said. The National Catholic Bioethics Center, based near Philadelphia, released an April 11 statement on “Integrity in the Determination of Brain Death: Recent Challenges and Next Steps.”
Catholic Approach to Migration Seen as a Chance to Be ‘Prophetic’
Continuing to minister to migrants at the border and beyond while advocating for policies that uphold people’s dignity is a way the U.S. Catholic Church follows God’s call, said experts during an April 11 migration conference at The Catholic University of America in Washington.
UPDATE: Imposter Priest Who Robbed Catholic Churches Nationwide Arrested in California
Police in Riverside, California, have arrested a man posing as a priest who allegedly victimized churches across the country, including in the Diocese of Brooklyn, where one church was robbed of $900.
Suspect Who Said He Was a Priest & Allegedly Stole $900 from Queens Pastor Nabbed in Calf.
Police in Riverside, Calf. have arrested a suspected fake priest that victimized churches across the country and within the diocese. Authorities said they identified a car associated with the previous crimes that was found on Wed. April 10.
Maine Voters Won’t Vote on Abortion Amendment After Measure Fails in State Legislature
An attempt to have voters determine if the right to an abortion should be amended to the Maine Constitution fell short after it did not gain enough votes by state legislators.