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News/International

A woman holds her son as they rest Oct. 3 outside their damaged home after an earthquake hit Indonesia's Sulawesi island.

Catholic agencies aid victims of Indonesia earthquake, tsunami

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JAKARTA, Indonesia – Catholic aid agencies were among those working to assess the needs and get relief to the island of Sulawesi after an earthquake and tsunami left more than 1,400 people dead.

Bob Fu, founder of ChinaAid, addresses Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., chairman of the House Foreign Affairs' Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations, and other members of the subcommittee Sept. 27. HU's comments concerned the Chinese government's persecution of Christians and adherents of other faiths.

Hearing examines China's new deal with Vatican, policy on religion

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WASHINGTON – Debate continues about whether the Vatican's provisional agreement with China will improve relations between the Chinese state and members of religious groups, which have had a long history of conflict.
New Cardinal Sergio da Rocha of Brasilia, Brazil, is seen after a consistory at which he was made a cardinal by Pope Francis in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican Nov. 19.

Synod helps to renew the Church to help young Catholics, cardinal says

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VATICAN – To strengthen and support young people in the faith, members of the Synod of Bishops will need to listen to their real-life stories, interpret what they hear in the light of the Gospel and make decisions that will lead to an authentic renewal of the Catholic Church, said Brazilian Cardinal Sergio da Rocha.
A woman religious is seen with delegates during a breakout session Sept. 21 at the Fifth National Encuentro in Grapevine, Texas.

Women must fight clericalism to heal church from abuse, Vatican publication says

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VATICAN – In response to current scandals, clericalism and the need for reform, Catholic women must take the initiative and make their voices be heard, according to a series of articles in a Vatican magazine.
Pope Francis is pictured on a cell phone video with Vatican spokesman, Greg Burke, as he greets journalists aboard his flight from Rome to Vilnius, Lithuania, Sept. 22.

Media must build communities, not sow division, Pope says

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VATICAN – Christians must do more to make sure the media, especially social networks, are places of dialogue and respect for others, rather than instruments for highlighting differences and increasing divisions, said the prefect of the Vatican communications office.
Chilean Father Fernando Karadima leaves after attending a 2015 hearing at the Supreme Court building in Santiago. A Sept. 28 Vatican statement said Pope Francis had expelled Karadima from the priesthood.

Pope Francis expels Chilean priest for abuse

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VATICAN – Pope Francis expelled from the priesthood a Chilean who gained notoriety for sexually abusing young men in his parish.

Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick, retired archbishop of Washington, attends the morning prayer June 11, 2015, during the spring general assembly of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in St. Louis.

Former Cardinal McCarrick now living in Kansas friary, metres away from elementary school

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WASHINGTON – The Archdiocese of Washington announced Sept. 28 that former Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick, who was removed from ministry earlier this year after abuse allegations came to light, is now living in Kansas in a friary for Capuchin Franciscan friars.
Cardinal Marc Ouellet, prefect of the Congregation for Bishops, attends a news conference at the Vatican 2016.

Archbishop Viganò issues new letter, appeals to Cardinal Ouellet

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VATICAN – Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano, the former nuncio to the United States who accused Pope Francis and church officials of failing to act on accusations of sexual abuse, urged a top Vatican official to release documents that would prove his allegations.

Fr. Brendan McGuire revealing his own story about abuse to his parishioners in San Jose, Calif.

California priest’s abuse story hits a raw nerve during homily

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WASHINGTON – To be a voice for victims of clerical sexual abuse, Fr. Brendan McGuire realized he had to come to terms with the abuse he suffered at the hands of a priest when he was 18. It was a secret he had held for 35 years.

Archbishop Paul R. Gallagher, Vatican foreign minister, is pictured in this July 24 photo on Capitol Hill in Washington. Archbishop Gallagher has called for a universal abolition of the death penalty.

Vatican diplomat calls for universal abolition of death penalty

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VATICAN – Abolishing the death penalty worldwide would reflect the brave and hope-filled belief that crime can be dealt with without capital punishment and that a criminal should be given the chance to reform, a top Vatican diplomat told world leaders.
Pope Francis blesses a baby as he arrives to lead the Sept. 26 general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican.

The Gospel preserves lives from mediocrity, selfishness, Pope says

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VATICAN – During times of freedom or persecution, the Gospel is needed to bring meaning, fullness and hope to life, Pope Francis said.
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