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News/International

A woman in Buenos Aires, Argentina, reacts June 14 after hearing that the nation's lower house approved a bill to legalize abortion in the first 14 weeks of pregnancy.

Dozens of Argentinians protest in favour of abortion rights

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BUENOS AIRES, Argentina – Dozens of women clad in outfits reminiscent of “The Handmaid’s Tale” took to the streets of Buenos Aires Wednesday to protest for legalized abortion, the AP reported.
Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick, retired archbishop of Washington, is seen during the opening Mass of the National Prayer Vigil for Life at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington Jan. 18. Pope Francis accepted Cardinal McCarrick's resignation and ordered him to a life of prayer and penance July 27.

Pope Francis accepts Cardinal McCarrick's resignation as cardinal

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VATICAN – Pope Francis has accepted the resignation from the College of Cardinals of Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick, retired archbishop of Washington, and has ordered him to maintain "a life of prayer and penance" until a canonical trial examines accusations that he sexually abused minors.
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte delivers his State of the Nation address July 23 at the House of Representatives in Manila. Religious leaders and activists say human rights are dying under Duterte's rule.

Philippine clergy, advocates say human rights dying under President Duterte

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MANILIA, Philippines – Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte warned the public during his third State of the Nation address July 23 that his two-year war on drugs would become even "more chilling" in the coming days.

A demonstrator holds a crucifix during a protest against Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega's government in Managua, Nicaragua, May 15.

Amid rising tension between Church and government, two churches desecrated in Nicaragua

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JINOTEGA, Nicaragua – Two churches in the Diocese of Jinotega in northern Nicaragua have been desecrated in the past week, amid rising tensions between the Church and the government of president Daniel Ortega.
Belgium euthanized three children in the past two years

Belgium euthanized three children in the past two years

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BRUSSELS, Belgium – A recent government report revealed that in 2016 and 2017, three minors were euthanized in Belgium, amid a profound rise in the number of individuals legally procuring their own deaths.
Monsignor Figaredo and a Buddhist monk in a wheelchair in an undated photo in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

'Bishop of the Wheelchair' seen as a good shepherd for ex-Khmer Rouge

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BATTAMBANG, Cambodia – Within weeks of the collapse of the final remnants of the Khmer Rouge in late 1998, Jesuit Father Enrique Figaredo visited some of the movement's last-standing cadres after hearing they needed assistance.

South Sudan President Salva Kiir is welcomed by supporters on his return from peace talks in Kampala July 9 at the Juba Airport. As South Sudanese peace negotiations tackled the last outstanding issues, church leaders called for genuine dialogue, healing and trust building, so that politicians have the will to implement a peace pact.

South Sudanese religious leaders say dialogue, trust critical to long-term peace

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NAIROBI, Kenya – As South Sudanese peace negotiations tackled the last outstanding issues, church leaders called for genuine dialogue, healing and trust building, so that politicians have the will to implement a peace pact.
Chinese Catholics pray in late January in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Beijing.

China's government-aligned bishops release 'Sinicization' plan

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BEIJING, China – Continuing a controversial plan, Chinese bishops allied with the government have told dioceses to prepare local versions of a “Sinicization” program to bring the Catholic Church more in-line with the government’s understanding of Chinese culture, society and politics.
Cardinal Ricardo Ezzati of Santiago, Chile, speaks during an interfaith gathering in 2015 at the cathedral in Santiago.

Chilean cardinal called to testify for suspected sex abuse cover-up

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VATICAN – The Chilean prosecutor's office has issued a subpoena to Cardinal Riccardo Ezzati of Santiago regarding his role in the alleged cover-up of sexual abuse by members of the clergy.
Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick, retired archbishop of Washington, is pictured during a reception for new cardinals at the Vatican Feb. 22, 2014.

Cardinal O'Malley: 'Specific actions' needed now to address claims against Cardinal McCarrick

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BOSTON – Boston Cardinal Sean P. O'Malley called for "three specific actions" to immediately address allegations of sexual abuse of minors and "sexual improprieties" with seminarians made against Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick, starting with "a fair and rapid adjudication of these accusations."
A student and woman religious display a sign as they participate in a procession to protest plans to reimpose death penalty and intensify the drug war during "Walk for Life" in late February in Manila, Philippines.

Cardinal Tagle laments deaths of innocent people in Philippines

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MANILA, Philippines – A teary-eyed Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle of Manila lamented the deaths of innocent people killed since Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte assumed office.

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