News/International
As negotiators sat down in Mexico City for the fifth round of NAFTA negotiations, U.S. and Mexican bishops warned that failure to come up with a fair deal on trade could fuel more violence and more illegal immigration at the Mexican-U.S. border.
Religious leaders must reclaim the virtues of their faith for peace, Pope says
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service
YANGON, Myanmar – Christians and Buddhists are called by faith to overcome evil with goodness and violence with peace, Pope Francis said during a meeting with leaders of Myanmar's Buddhist community.
Washington Archdiocese takes transit system to court over ad guidelines
By Richard Szczepanowski, Catholic News Service
WASHINGTON – The Archdiocese of Washington filed suit in federal court Nov. 28 over the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority's advertising guidelines after the transit system rejected an Advent and Christmas advertisement.
Royal engagement brings attention to Catholic school
By Carol Zimmermann, Catholic News Service
WASHINGTON – When the news broke Nov. 27 of Meghan Markle's engagement to Prince Harry, reporters descended upon the Los Angeles Catholic school Markle attended: Immaculate Heart High School and Middle School.
Unity, not uniformity, leads to peace, Pope says
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service
YANGON, Myanmar – In a small, informal meeting with a variety of religious leaders, Pope Francis went to the heart of his message for Myanmar: unity, not uniformity, is the secret to peace.
Pope in Myanmar: Peace requires justice, respect for human rights
By Catholic News Agency
Yangon, Myanmar – In a major speech in Myanmar, Pope Francis told the nation's leaders to leave conflict behind and work for peace by promoting justice and respect for the rights of all citizens, regardless of religion or ethnicity.
Polish lawmakers consider closing shops on Sundays
By Catholic News Agency
WARSAW – Poland could gradually end Sunday shopping in the next three years, if lawmakers approve a bill under consideration in the national legislature.
Pope Francis welcomed by children, meets generals in Myanmar
By Catholic News Service
YANGON, Myanmar – Greeted by two dozen children wearing traditional attire and by the nation's bishops, Pope Francis arrived in Myanmar Nov. 27 for a four-day visit.
Pope urges bishops to exercise authority as judges in annulments
By Catholic News Service
VATICAN CITY – A diocesan bishop is the sole judge in the streamlined process for handling marriage annulments, Pope Francis said.
Egypt mosque attack kills more than 230
By Catholic News Agency
Ismailia, Egypt – Terrorists attacked a mosque on Egypt's Sinai peninsula during Friday prayers, killing 235 people. The incident has been condemned by both Pope Francis and Cardinal Daniel DiNardo of Galveston-Houston, president of the US bishops' conference.
Pope prays for peace, victims of war in Congo and South Sudan
By Catholic News Agency
VATICAN – With plans to visit South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo this year thwarted by ongoing conflict, Pope Francis on Thursday led a prayer vigil for peace in the two countries, asking for an end to war and comfort for victims of the violence.