The adventure of belief - UCA News
Dec 20, 2024 · Mature faith can have much in common with mature atheism, since believers and non-believers face the same questions in the same world and both recognize that whether they believe in God or not is a choice based upon their understanding of that experience
Ousted Texas bishop attacks Pope Francis, warns US bishops
Nov 14, 2024 · Bishop Joseph E. Strickland, whom Pope Francis removed from pastoral governance of the Diocese of Tyler, Texas, in 2023, read an open letter Nov. 13 in Baltimore asking "what it will take for more than a few bishops to finally speak up against the false messages constantly flowing from the Vatican under the leadership of Pope Francis?"
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Christmas a call to rediscover wonder and share joy: Pope
Dec 21, 2024 · "Christmas is good news, it is not for having a big dinner and nothing more," he said. "It is a festivity that is at the root of our faith." Pope Francis asked if the young people had ever seen "boring people," and explained that such people are tedious because they "do not know how to be amazed."
St. Jude relic tour halted over 'incident' involving priest, student
Nov 26, 2024 · A tour of a relic of St. Jude conducted by Father Carlos Martins, a priest of the Companions of the Cross religious community known for hosting "The Exorcist Files" podcast, was halted Nov. 21 following an alleged "incident" involving students, according to a statement from Queen of Apostles Church in the Diocese of Joliet, Illinois, and from the diocese.
Myanmar’s Christians need more than prayers - UCA News
Nov 12, 2024 · In 2015, as the world celebrated Myanmar's seemingly democratic shift, United States Ambassador Derek Mitchell made a historic visit to Chin State, a remote region bordering India.. It was the first time a US official of such rank had set foot in the area since Myanmar gained independence from Britain in 1948.
New cardinals, an aging pope and the upcoming conclave
Dec 10, 2024 · The pope certainly expects them to be major actors in ensuring that his ambitious project of synodality takes root throughout the Church. Francis has also chosen impressive, more senior men to be members of the College of Cardinals.
Attack on convent reveals Haiti's 'desperate' situation: Archbishop
Nov 9, 2024 · "People had to leave their homes and lost everything," the nun said. "This fight has been going on for a very long time, but nobody thought they would touch the sisters' house because everyone in the neighborhood knew how much the poor people of the area benefited from the free service of the sisters, especially in terms of free medical care."
Myanmar's junta is showing signs of crumbling - UCA News
Sep 18, 2024 · Sean Turnell is an economist who worked with Aung San Suu Kyi and spent 650 days in prison after her elected government was ousted in early 2021 by a military coup d’etat that tipped Myanmar into civil war.
California bishops back migrants fearing mass deportation
Dec 13, 2024 · Hardline immigration policies, including his call for mass deportations, are core tenets of the platform Trump campaigned on. Since his election, Trump has also indicated his willingness to involve the military to carry out a mass deportation program, although federal law limits the use of the U.S. military for domestic law enforcement.