International News

News from outside of Canada.

Kenyan bishops warn against election violence, insecurity

May 2, 2017

NAIROBI, Kenya – Kenyan Catholic bishops said they fear widespread violence in the next general elections.

Belgian religious push back on euthanasia directive for Catholic hospitals

May 2, 2017

BRUSSELS, Belgium – Following a decision by the board of several Belgian Catholic psychiatric hospitals to start performing euthanasia, the religious brothers who operate the hospitals said the policy change is unacceptable and cannot be implemented.

Mexican bishops: The cry of migrants is the cry of the Church

May 2, 2017

MEXICO CITY, Mexico – In the context of their 103rd Full Assembly, the Mexican Bishops Conference released a statement on the suffering on migrants, calling for efforts to fight corruption and promote a dignified life.

Catholic leaders urge Israel to meet Palestinian hunger strikers' demands

May 1, 2017

JERUSALEM – Catholic leaders in the Holy Land urged Israel to concede to demands of Palestinian political prisoners on a hunger strike since April 17.

45 people saved from tornado's fury in hallway of Texas church

May 1, 2017

WASHINGTON – In the insurance world, extreme weather events such as tornadoes are often referred to as "acts of God."

Knights of Malta elects interim leader amid ongoing reform

May 1, 2017

ROME – The new lieutenant of the grand master of the Knights of Malta will lead efforts to reform the order following a tumultuous period that brought to light many of the ancient institution's internal disputes.

Catholics bring Pope Francis' call to protect creation to climate march

May 1, 2017

WASHINGTON – Carrying banners and signs with quotes from Pope Francis' encyclical Laudato Si', hundreds of Catholics joined the People's Climate March to call for moral and prayerful action to protect creation.

Pope calls for peace amid deadly protests in Venezuela

May 1, 2017

VATICAN CITY – As anti-government protests in Venezuela turned deadly, Pope Francis called for an end to the bloodshed.

Virginia Catholics join the zero waste movement to promote green living

April 30, 2017

SPRINGFIELD, Va. – The trash Jane Crosby generated during the month of March fits into the palms of her hands.

Story behind soon-to-be beatified Irish priest whose prayers could heal

April 30, 2017

DUBLIN, Ireland – Father John Sullivan was a prominent Irish Catholic convert who was known for his healing prayers, his consolation for the troubled, and his devotion to God.