US Diocese issues statement on allegations against Pontifical Mission Societies National Director

The Diocese of Fall River, Massachusetts, has received allegations against Monsignor Roger J. Landry, National Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies in the United States. While there are no allegations involving minors, they include violations of the Codes of Conduct for Priests for both the Diocese of Fall River and Archdiocese of New York. Read … Continue reading “US Diocese issues statement on allegations against Pontifical Mission Societies National Director”

Pope’s Alma Mater to unveil first-ever Pope Leo XIV Sustainability Medal recipient

Villanova University will hold a press conference on September 14 to announce the inaugural recipient of the Pope Leo XIV Sustainability Medal. The event, taking place in the Sala San Pio X of the Vatican, will also highlight the upcoming 2026 Villanova University International Sustainability Conference, “Responding to the Cries of the Earth and the … Continue reading “Pope’s Alma Mater to unveil first-ever Pope Leo XIV Sustainability Medal recipient”

Fratelli Tutti encounter seeks to build bridges of unity and solidarity

At a press conference for the Fourth Fratelli Tutti Synodal Encounter – dedicated to a North-South dialogue on the socio-environmental crisis – participants emphasised the importance of creating space for dialogue that builds bridges and seeks unity, especially by giving a voice to the voiceless and to those who have little power in the world. … Continue reading “Fratelli Tutti encounter seeks to build bridges of unity and solidarity”

Cardinal Koovakad: Religions must speak up when human dignity is threatened

At the gathering, “Dialogue in Diversity, a Shared Path Toward Fraternity,” in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the Cardinal Prefect of the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue invites leaders of various faiths to walk together “as bearers of peace and hope for our wounded world,” recalling Pope Leo’s call to act together in defense of humanity. Read all … Continue reading “Cardinal Koovakad: Religions must speak up when human dignity is threatened”

Remembering 9/11, 25 years later: ‘We are never alone’

Twenty-five years after the terrorist attacks killed almost 3,000 people in New York, Pennsylvania, and Washington D.C., Archbishop Ronald Hicks of New York recalls the faith that helped people through that day, highlights the memorials to mark the anniversary, and stresses that even in “our tragedies…we are never alone.” Read all