Catholic church
Survivors of clergy sexual abuse reach $800m. settlement with New York Archdiocese
In addition to the $800 million settlement, the archdiocese agreed to release documents pertaining to sexual offenders in the Church.
Pope Leo pledges action on clergy abuse after meeting French survivors
Jewish woman elected president of Catholic Biblical Association of America - interview
A future pope will 'welcome us back', says priest from excommunicated antisemitic Catholic sect
Pope Francis names Trump critic McElroy as Washington's new archbishop
Cardinal McElroy criticized Trump's mass deportation campaign in 2019, adding that Catholics "simply can't stand by and watch [immigrants] get deported."
As improved relations quaver, a new guide aims to educate Catholics about antisemitism
In the document published last week, the AJC’s “Translate Hate” ongoing glossary — which has entries on antisemitic terms — has been appended with Catholic commentaries on 10 of those entries.
Anti-Israel protestors disrupt religious service at Northern Irish cathedral
As parishioners of Armagh's Saint Patrick's Cathedral were receiving communion, dozens of pro-Palestinian activists silently marched down the aisle.
Pope Francis calls for worldwide peace to mark anniversary of Hamas attack
Last year, before the massacre, Pope Francis urged Israelis and Palestinians to foster a "climate of trust."
Pope Francis says refusing aid to migrants a 'grave sin'
Pope Francis condemned the refusal to aid migrants crossing the Mediterranean and called for global migration governance based on justice and solidarity.
Catholic Church split on women deacons, Vatican document shows
The Vatican document stressed the need to "give fuller recognition" to women in the Church, saying that "by virtue of Baptism, they enjoy full equality".
American Jews should take a look at Catholic universities - opinion
The conventional measures of institutional prestige cannot provide two vital pieces of information: What does an institution teach, and what kind of students does it attract?
60% of US Catholics say abortion should be legal, reflecting political divides within the Church
The survey also uncovered notable demographic shifts and regional variations within the US Catholic community.
Pope Francis meets with families of Hamas hostages, marks 6-month anniversary
As part of his diplomatic efforts, Francis also met last November with a group of Palestinians affected by the conflict.
Pope Francis calls for Gaza ceasefire in Easter address
Francis has repeatedly deplored the death and destruction in the Gaza war.
