Kathleen Orenza Articles
Catholics With Disabilities Hand Reports to Pope Francis for Synod on Synodality
On Wednesday, Catholics with disabilities presented a report to Pope Francis for the Synod on Synodality. A total of 35 individuals who identify as having a disability from 20 different countries and 5 different continents participated in an online listening session in May, and their reports were ... Christians to Participate Annual 'March For the Martyrs' to Show Solidarity
This weekend, protesters from all over the United States will converge on Washington, D.C. to show support for persecuted Christians around the world. Willow View United Methodist Church Cuts Ties from Denomination Due to Theological Differences of National Leadership
Members of Willow View United Methodist Church held a vote to dissolve the congregation's affiliation with the United Methodist Church. Several Catholic LGBTQ+ Members Deal with Monkeypox, Concern About Support From Church
There are a lot of Catholic LGBTQ+ people in the US who are worried about monkeypox and don't know who to ask for aid or information from. Although the Catholic Church has made progress on problems of LGBTQ+ inclusion since the HIV/AIDS crisis, many LGBTQ+ Catholics continue to have trouble getting ... St. Mary's Catholic Church in Cameroon Burned Down, Churchgoers, Priest Kidnapped
The Catholic Church announced on Sunday that seven people, including five priests, a nun, and two churchgoers, were abducted by attackers who set fire to the St. Mary's Catholic Church in western Cameroon. This is the latest act of violence in an area that has been hit by bloody conflict between ... Catholic Church to Encourage Faithful to Reflect Issues About Migrants, Refugees Thru National Migration Week
From Sept. 19 to 25, the Catholic Church in the United States observes National Migration Week to encourage the faithful to reflect on the plight of migrants, refugees, and victims of human trafficking. Midterm elections are coming up in November, and the immigration policy debate in the country ... Samford University in Alabama Excludes 2 Pro-LGBTQ Churches from Annual Campus Ministry Fair
Following the decision made by administration at Samford University in Alabama to exclude two local churches from its annual campus ministry fair because of the churches' endorsement of same-sex marriage, a group of university graduates are speaking out against their matter. Churches in Europe Call for 'Eucharistic Adoration' to Pray for Peace in Ukraine
In honor of the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross this week, Catholic bishops have issued a call for "Eucharistic Adoration" in all churches across Europe, asking that prayers be offered for peace in Ukraine. Parishioners, Churches in England Mourn Over Death of Queen Elizabeth II
At a time when the nation is coming to terms with the passing of the deeply religious monarch, parishioners and churches in England expressed gratitude and sorrow over the death of the late Queen Elizabeth II's and her reign of 70 years. Church of England Issues Guidance to Other Churches During Death of Late Queen Elizabeth II
After the death of Queen Elizabeth II at 96, the Church of England issued guidance to churches that serves the public during the period of national mourning.