The church has opened an inquiry into a "distressing" allegation of an historical offense against New Zealand's Cardinal John Dew, retired archbishop of Wellington, after a police investigation closed without any charges filed.
Cardinal Dew, 75, has strenuously denied the allegation and will
Saying they feel anguish that the Holy Land continues to be riled in "turmoil, bloodshed and fear," New Zealand's Catholic bishops called for a renewed effort to achieve lasting peace for "ordinary Palestinian peoples" and others living in the troubled land.
The bishops,
A report released by the New Zealand bishops' conference found allegations of abuse were made against 14% of diocesan clergy who have ministered in the country since 1950.
The report, published Feb. 1, said that "a total of 1,680 reports of abuse were
Bishops and religious order leaders welcomed an interim redress report of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care and said they will look at how they can implement the recommendations. They already have begun working on a plan.
The report, "He
New Zealand's bishops said they will ensure that people who have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 can safely attend Mass under a new system, while warning that unvaccinated priests will be limited in their ministry.
Under the government's orange and green traffic-light settings
New Zealand's Catholic bishops have prepared guidelines for health professionals, chaplains and priests to assist them in their pastoral work with people who decide to die under the country's End of Life Choice Act that takes effect Nov. 7.
While the church opposes
There is no one target, there is no one perpetrator, and there is seemingly no one who is safe. Nothing is untouchable. Nothing is sacred. But there is plenty that is reprehensible -- and it is important for people of faith to
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis called on Christians to unite in prayer for the victims of two mosque attacks in Christchurch, New Zealand, that left 50 people dead and dozens wounded in one of the worst mass shootings in the country’s
Tears flowed during a Mass for peace at St. Mary’s Pro-Cathedral in Christchurch, New Zealand, March 16, one day after terrorist attacked two mosques, leaving at least 50 people dead and dozens more injured. “When a family member dies, we feel deep
WASHINGTON (CNS) — U.S. Catholic bishops condemned the two mosque attacks in Christchurch, New Zealand, March 15 that left at least 50 people dead and 50 seriously injured, and they also pledged their solidarity with the Muslim community. Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo