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Pope Francis: In politics, Catholics cannot live a ‘private faith’
Pope Francis defended democracy and criticized political polarization while urging Catholics to share their faith in the public square during... Read more
‘Democracy has won,’ bishop says after broad voter rejection of new Chilean constitution
Bishop Isauro Covili Linfati of Iquique, Chile, made his remarks after a majority of voters rejected the proposal, which sought... Read more
European Parliament calls on Vatican to support Cardinal Zen
The European Parliament has called on the Vatican "to give full support to Cardinal Zen" and told the Holy See... Read more
Cardinal Zen appears in court in Hong Kong
The date set for Cardinal Zen’s trial is Sept. 19. Read more
Catholic pro-democracy figure Jimmy Lai gets jail time for involvement in Hong Kong Tiananmen Square vigil
Jimmy Lai, a Catholic and prominent figure in the ongoing pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong, has been sentenced to a... Read more
Pope Francis decries global ‘retreat from democracy’ in Athens speech
The pope arrived in Greece after a two-day visit to Cyprus. Read more
Hong Kong’s new bishop says he wants to bring unity. Why are local Catholics divided?
The city is filled with Catholic institutions, from hospitals to schools and universities. Read more
Hong Kong democracy activist: Most of my friends have been detained
Joseph Cheng left Hong Kong after being “severely attacked by the pro-Beijing mass media.” Read more
Hong Kong advocacy organization condemns China's refusal to allow commemoration of Tiananmen Square protests
An organization aiming to support the democratic movement and religious freedom in Hong Kong spoke out on Thursday against China’s... Read more
Chaput: ‘Rebuild a Christian society without divided loyalties’
The once Christian culture of the West has forgotten its roots, Archbishop Charles Chaput said Friday, warning that basic principles... Read more
DRC bishops question presidential election results
The bishops of the Democratic Republic of the Congo are among several major observers casting doubt on the results of... Read more
Bishops in Tanzania denounce government for suppressing freedoms
The bishops of Tanzania spoke out this week against the suppression of several constitutional freedoms within the country, saying the... Read more
Burmese bishops say despite pressure, Suu Kyi has their support
As international criticism mounts for Burmese leader Aung Sun Suu Kyi over perceived inaction on the nation's Rohingya refugee crisis,... Read more
This 82-year-old cardinal says he'll face jail for democracy
One of several leaders of Hong Kong's Occupy Central movement to surrender to police after months of pro-democracy protests, Cardinal... Read more
Archbishop Aquila: rejection of God threatens democracy
The Archbishop of Denver warned that an increasing rejection of God endangers the foundations of democracy, urging Catholics to embrace... Read more
Canadians' religious freedom in danger, bishops warn
Freedom of religion and conscience are in danger of disappearing from Canadian society, the country's bishops warned on May 14. Read more
Catholic Middle East expert believes Arab Spring is 'no more'
One of the Catholic Church’s leading experts on the Middle East says the Arab Spring is “no more.” Read more
