In many places in the world, including in Rome, people with disabilities cannot enter Catholic churches because of the architectural barriers, but even when they do, “we are not asked anything and we are not asked to participate either,” said Enrique Alarcón García.
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Despite prejudices, many Catholics helped rescue Jews in Nazi-occupied Italy
Generosity and compassion for those fleeing persecution prevailed over racial laws and centuries-old anti-Semitic prejudices in Nazi-occupied Italy, some Jewish and Catholic historians said at an international conference.
New initiative cultivates ministerial leadership roles within U.S. Catholic Hispanic population
Looking to increase the number of young Hispanic Catholics serving the church, diocesan offices, theologians and educators are exploring ways to invest in this population, with a renewed hope of revitalizing ministries and faithful engagement throughout the U.S. Catholic Church.
Study, not blame or shame, needed with pope’s wartime record, scholar says
The era of divisive debate about Pope Pius XII has been left behind, and now Catholics and Jews, historians and theologians must take up serious and collaborative study, said the co-organizer of a major conference looking at the early results of new research into the wartime pontificate.
Pope’s message on climate crisis in ‘Laudate Deum’ reverberates in Africa
When Pope Francis released his apostolic exhortation “Laudate Deum” (“Praise God”) was released Oct. 4, its message echoed loudly across Africa, where millions of ordinary people are victims of the global climate crisis.
Catholic colleges, universities condemn Hamas attacks on Israel, pray for peace
Catholic colleges and universities throughout the U.S. have condemned a devastating attack on Israel, while calling for prayers for peace.
Panel: Pope’s message in new document on climate isn’t partisan, but is matter of faith
Pope Francis’ apostolic exhortation “Laudate Deum,” released Oct. 4, was described as the sound of a broken heart, disappointed by the world’s lack of action on environmental damage and climate change, at a Georgetown University panel discussion.
Synod looks at Catholics’ shared mission, but also exclusion of women
The life of women in the Catholic Church “is full of scars” and alternating experiences of being encouraged or rejected, the president of Latin America’s religious superiors told members of the assembly of the Synod of Bishops.
Rhode Island Catholic editor recalls his visit last December to Gaza border area of incursion
Dodging sporadic rocket fire comes with the territory in Israel, especially when you live along the tense border with Gaza in the south.
Rep. Steve Scalise withdraws from House Speaker race after failure to secure votes
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., withdrew his name from consideration for Speaker of the House Oct. 12, a day after he received his party’s nomination.
Synod is “new Pentecost” that will renew the church, cardinal says
The synod on synodality is the “new Pentecost,” which will renew active participation of all Catholics in the life and mission of their church, a cardinal said.
Mass highlights what Catholics can do to support victims of domestic violence, recognize abuse
The group Catholics for Family Peace Education and Research on Domestic Abuse organized a Mass Oct. 7 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington to mark Domestic Violence Awareness Month, observed every October.