Politics —
Politics —
Holy Land —
Attack on the Catholic Church in Gaza condemned unreservedly: “This horrific war must end!”
di Riccardo BenottiThe Christian churches have jointly condemned the escalation of violence following the attack on the Holy Family Catholic Church in…
Migrants —
Raids and protests in the US. Bishops: “In solidarity with those living in fear, justice is needed for all”
di Riccardo BenottiOn the eve of the US Bishops’ special assembly, Archbishop Broglio expresses solidarity with immigrants affected by ICE raids. He…
Inclusion —
USA: mgr. Broglio (Bishops), “forced to reconsider how to serve refuge seekers”. Agreements with the Government will not be renewed
US Elections —
US Bishops to Trump: “No matter who occupies the White House, the Church’s teachings remain unchanged”
di Maddalena Maltese, from New YorkWhite Catholic voters were decisive in the re-election victory of Donald Trump as the next 47th president of the United…
ASSEMBLY —
US bishops launch a three-year plan to restore the Eucharist at the centre of Catholic life
di Maddalena Maltese, from New YorkThe document on the Eucharist has been approved. While it does not address the question of whether politicians or other…
DEREK CHAUVIN GUILTY VERDICT —
George Floyd. The Bishops’ statement following the trial: ‘The Catholic Church is committed to changing hearts and minds”
di Maddalena MalteseThe verdict in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of the murder of George Floyd,…
ASSAULT ON US CAPITOL —
Catholic leaders speak out after the insurrection in Washington. Unanimous condemnation of the violence
di Maddalena MalteseOutrage, anger, apprehension, bewilderment. Those images of the US Capitol being stormed, vandalized, “desecrated” came as a shock to the…
Statement —
Disarmament: European and American Bishops, an appeal to control nuclear weapons. “Implications on European security and global peace”
After the death of George Floyd —
USA: Protests against racism are spreading across the country. Seven bishops speak out: “We cannot turn a blind eye”
di Maddalena MalteseThe death of George Floyd, an unarmed African-American killed a week ago by a police officer during an arrest in…

