OTTAWA—Pope Francis is committed to contributing to the process of reconciliation with Canada’s Indigenous peoples, says the Vatican’s representative to Canada. Addressing the issue for the first time since the … Continued
Nagasaki, Japan (CNA/EWTN News)—Places of major importance for Japanese Christianity, including the Nagasaki basilica commemorating 26 Catholic martyrs, have been selected as UNESCO World Heritage sites. “These sites bear unique … Continued
Manila, Philippines (CNA/EWTN News)—After calling God “stupid,” Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said on Tuesday that he will seek to have a dialogue with the country’s bishops’ conference in an effort … Continued
Washington D.C., Jun 26 (CNA/EWTN News)—Pro-life groups applauded the U.S. Supreme Court’s 5-4 decision on Tuesday in favor of the free speech rights of crisis pregnancy centers in California. “No … Continued
Editor’s note: The B.C. Catholic interviewed Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama of Jos, Nigeria about the violence in his country as he visited Vancouver earlier this month. Read what he had to … Continued
Manila, Philippines (CNA/EWTN News)—After three priests were murdered during the last six months, Philippine officials say they have received gun carry permit applications from nearly 250 religious workers, including 188 … Continued
VIENNA (CNA)—U.S. President Donald Trump has called for a new military branch referred to as the “space force,” but the Holy See is encouraging a unified, peaceful approach to space … Continued
Canberra, Australia (CNA/EWTN News)—As Australian states and territories pass and consider laws requiring priests to break the seal of confession to report cases of child sex abuse, Catholic priests are … Continued
Vatican City (CNA/EWTN News)—In a speech to a family association Saturday, Pope Francis again stressed that God’s vision of the family is between a man and a woman, and compared … Continued
Rome, Italy (CNA)—A new ad in the Italian edition of Vanity Fair magazine has given the global #MeToo movement another dimension, shining a spotlight on women who have suffered persecution, … Continued