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Cameroonians living abroad a fanning the flames of the separatist conflict in the English-speaking regions, according to Archbishop Avelino Bettencourt, the Vatican representative to the Central African country says.

Bishops in India criticize remarks on Christian missionaries made by Tamil Nadu governor

Catholic groups in the Tamil Nadu state in India say statements by the governor is pushing “false propaganda” about the Church.

Priest in England avoids jail time after stealing money from collection plates

A Catholic priest in England’s capital has avoided prison time after being convicted of stealing around £200 (over $200) from his parish.

Islam’s rise in Europe inevitable, says Card. Schönborn: Last week in the Church with John Allen Jr.

Islam’s rise in Europe inevitable, says Card. Schönborn. Pope slams both presidential candidates. A testament to Pope’s strength shown on Oceania trip. Pope praises Singapore’s multi-faith approach. Self-professed archbishop denounced as fake.

Cardinal says Vatican study group to work on bringing Synodality to Papal Nuncios

Cardinal Oswald Gracias has been appointed coordinator of the study group that will evaluate the functioning and role of Apostolic Nuncios, the papal Representatives in the Church worldwide, usually serving as the ambassador to the country.

Novel recounts a fake disease that saved lives, a Catholic/Jewish love story, and a hero priest

In order to prevent the Nazis from simply barging into the hospital and seizing the Jews, Doctor Giovanni Borromeo invented an illness, which he referred as “Disease K,” describing it as lethal and highly contagious.

Fairfield University launches first research center with focus on climate

At the start of the academic year, Fairfield University launched the Center of Climate, Coastal, and Marine Studies. It's the first research center in the university's 80-plus year history.

New ‘Catholic bloc’ in Brazil’s Senate seen as effort to counter Evangelical influence

“That so-called Catholic bloc is coherent with which Catholic stance, if it doesn't follow the episcopate's views?” asked Daniel Seidel, who heads the bishops’ conference's Justice and Peace Commission.

Self-professed archbishop, primate denounced by Fatima and Rome as a fake

Salvatore Micalef presents himself as a bishop and the patriarch of an international Catholic prelature called “Saints Peter and Paul.” Under that guise, he’s organized liturgies which include healings and exorcisms in various parts of the world.

Ghana bishops blast government for ‘weak, corrupt’ efforts to halt illegal mining

"Galamsey" is a slang word derived from the Ghanaian words for “gather” and “sell,” and is used to refer to illegal and often abusive mining methods.