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by bcadmin | Nov 3, 2022 | Associated Press, Church in Asia, News, Protests, Sri Lanka | 0 |
Sri Lankan police blocked more than a thousand protesters who were attempting to march to the capital’s main railroad station on Wednesday to demand the release of two detained protest leaders.
Read Moreby bcadmin | Aug 31, 2022 | Church in the Middle East, Iraq, lead, News, peace, Pope Francis, Protests, Religious tolerance, Vatican diplomacy | 0 |
Pope Francis Wednesday offered prayers for the victims of violent political protests in Iraq that have left over 20 people dead, saying dialogue and fraternity are the only way to resolve its current difficulties.
Read Moreby bcadmin | Aug 13, 2022 | Catholic News Service, Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate, News, nuclear disarmament, Obituary, Pax Christi, Protests | 0 |
Oblate Father Carl Kabat, who routinely described himself as a “fool for Christ” for his many faith witnesses challenging U.S. nuclear weapons policy, died Aug. 4 at his religious order’s Madonna Residence in San Antonio. He was 88.
Read Moreby bcadmin | Jun 25, 2022 | Abortion law, Archbishop William Lori, Church in the US, Congress, lead, News, President Joe Biden, Protests, Roe v. Wade, Supreme Court, USCCB | 0 |
U.S. bishops reacted to the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade with appreciation for the decision, combined with an emphasis on the long road and important work ahead in terms of support, advocacy, and dialogue with abortion supporters.
Read Moreby bcadmin | May 9, 2022 | Abortion, Arson, Bishop Donald J. Hying, Church in the US, Diocese of Madison, lead, News, pro-life, Protests, Roe v. Wade | 0 |
Bishop Donald Hying of Madison, Wisconsin, has condemned an arson attack at the headquarters of a Wisconsin pro-life organization as a “brazen” act of violence that all people should condemn regardless of their abortion stance.
Read Moreby bcadmin | May 6, 2022 | Abortion, Dobbs, Local News, News, Protests, Roe v. Wade, SCOTUS, Supreme Court | 0 |
Parishes in the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis and around the country are preparing for potential protests at Masses this weekend, after a national abortion advocacy group called on supporters to disrupt Catholic liturgies. In a May 5 email to parish leaders, the archdiocese’s Office of Communications alerted parishes of the possibility and shared […]
Read Moreby bcadmin | Jan 13, 2022 | Bishops, Church in Asia, Kazakhstan, lead, News, peace, Protests | 0 |
After last week’s deadly turmoil in Kazakhstan which left nearly 200 people dead and prompted a National Day of Mourning, one of the country’s bishops has asked clergy in his archdiocese to celebrate Mass for victims and for peace.
Read Moreby bcadmin | Nov 13, 2021 | Catholic Church, Church in the Americas, Communism, Cuba, Cuban bishops, lead, News, Protests | 0 |
As Cuba prepares for a massive anti-government protest amid fears of state repression, the country’s bishops have urged calm and non-violence, saying any meaningful change will only come as a result of peaceful dialogue.
Read Moreby bcadmin | Oct 13, 2021 | Church in Europe, Church in Italy, Coronavirus, COVID-19, COVID-19 vaccine, Green Pass, lead, News, Protests, Rome | 0 |
With protests against the government-mandated vaccine ‘Green Pass’ turning violent in Rome this week, there has been a noticeable silence from Rome’s Church leaders.
Read Moreby bcadmin | Jul 20, 2021 | Church in the Americas, Colombia, Cuba, lead, News, Nicaragua, Protests | 0 |
ROME – Ever a region in turmoil, Latin America this week saw violent protests in Cuba, seems on the brink of violent rioting in Colombia, and heard the Catholic bishops of Nicaragua once again challenge the ruling class by urging politicians to shun personal interests in favor of the common
Read Moreby bcadmin | Jul 14, 2021 | Cuba, Cuban bishops' conference, News, Protests, U.S. & World News | 0 |
The Cuban bishops’ conference called on the island’s government and protesters to “listen to each other” and avoid violence as the country reels from demonstrations sparked by food shortages, power outages and worsening economic conditions.
Read Moreby bcadmin | Jul 14, 2021 | Archbishop Thomas Wenski, Bishop Octavio Cisneros, Church in the US, Communism, COVID-19, Cuba, lead, News, Protests | 0 |
NEW YORK – When Bishop Octavio Cisneros considers the situation in his native Cuba six decades after he fled the communist nation, he says he’s sad to see an unimproved situation and people living in dire conditions that are getting worse. In a similar vein, Archbishop Thomas Wenski of Miami
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