The Kentucky-born author extolled the virtues of simple living and urged Americans to reject modern consumerism and destructive agriculture.

Israeli authorities have not renewed entry permits for approximately 70 teachers and staff members to be able to reach their schools.

Poland’s bishops are calling on state authorities to block commercial providers as a Ukrainian fertility clinic plans a Warsaw promotional event.

“There are solutions out there but the Nigerians have to solve this at the end of the day,” said Tibor Nagy, a former assistant secretary of the Bureau of African Affairs at the State Department.

Bucking modern architecture and building conventions, the Fairfield Carmelites have opted to build their monastery using old-world methods including traditional stonemasonry and timber framing.

The cardinal praised Pope Benedict’s 2007 decision to allow the faithful greater access to the Latin Mass but called Pope Francis’ 2021 decision to restrict it neither “sensible” nor “respectful.”

The bishops discussed the pastoral challenges facing the Church in North America as a whole and concelebrated a Mass on Aug. 30 in the Cuernavaca, Mexico, cathedral.

“I am asking every parish of the diocese to include a prayer for immigrant families and for all those affected by these events at every Mass in the days ahead,” Bishop Frank Caggiano said.

Speakers at the Rimini Meeting highlighted persecution of Christians, violence in Nigeria and Lebanon, and the importance of defending freedom of belief for people of all faiths.

The Coalition of Catholics Against Antisemitism has been tapped by the Government of Israel as part of its latest outreach to American Catholics.