Church leaders will appeal Indian Supreme Court order for tax on salaries of clergy
Catholic education officials and legal experts are vowing to appeal the Supreme Court of India’s recent ruling that ended a decades-old policy of zero income tax on the salaries of nuns and priests in government-aided Catholic educational institutions.
Vatican simplifies funeral rites for popes
The Vatican has updated the liturgical book regulating the funeral rite of popes, simplifying some of the rituals at Pope Francis’ request.
Pope Francis reads Ukrainian student moving testimony of faith at general audience
To mark 1,000 days since the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine war, Pope Francis shared the “testimony of faith” of a Ukrainian student at his general audience on November 20, underscoring the power of faith, love, and hope amid the tragedy of violence.
Jimmy Lai takes the stand in yearslong Hong King national security trial
Catholic human rights activist Jimmy Lai on November 20 took the stand in his national security trial in Hong Kong, arguing in his own defense as he faces life in prison over allegations of sedition against the communist Chinese government.
Nairobi archbishop declines Kenyan president donation to Catholic parish
The archbishop of Kenya’s Archdiocese of Nairobi has turned down financial donations that the country’s president offered to a Catholic parish, stating that the Church will not be compromised by offers from politicians who seek to use church fundraising events for self gain.
Wyoming governor pledges to appeal after judge blocks state prolife laws
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon plans to appeal to the state Supreme Court after a county judge blocked two pro-life laws in Wyoming.
Church beatifies German priest who was executed by Nazis in 1944
Father Max Josef Metzger, a Catholic priest executed by the Nazi regime in 1944 for his peace activism and ecumenical work, was beatified November 17 in Freiburg, Germany.
Seven things to know about Sister Clare Crockett
Sister Clare Crockett was a young religious sister who died in 2016 at the age of 34 in an earthquake in Ecuador that left hundreds dead.
What is the Church of English and who are the Anglicans
Justin Welby, the archbishop of Canterbury and head of the Anglican Communion, resigned on November 12 over his handling of a high-profile abuse case.
Two minors shot dead near Catholic Church in Mexico
The Catholic Church is mourning the death of two brothers, both minors, who were shot Nov. 9 near Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in the town of Entabladero, located in the Espinal district of Veracruz state in Mexico.