Ohio Pastor Found Guilty of Involuntary Manslaughter after Teen Dies in Church Van Accident
An Ohio pastor has been convicted of involuntary manslaughter in connection with the death of a 14-year-old church member who died in a traffic accident
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A Hero in Too Many Stories
In this issue of A Public Witness, we cross-examine the rhetoric about Rittenhouse that moves from legal technicalities to dangerous promotions of vigilantism. And we rest our case with a call for Christians to reject the glorification of violence.
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Catholic student punished for saying there are only 2 genders sues school district
A Catholic student has filed a lawsuit against a New Hampshire school district, claiming he was punished for stating that there are only two genders in a debate with another student.
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Wisconsin Community Holds Prayer Vigil for Parade Victims Killed by Driver with a Long Rap Sheet
The community of Waukesha, Wisconsin is mourning the loss of fellow citizens, friends, and family, gathering for a prayer vigil Monday night not far from the scene of the tragedy.
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Abortion pills linked to increased risk of medical emergency
Women who undergo an abortion by taking pills to induce a miscarriage are at greater risk of having an emergency that requires immediate hospitalization than those who undergo a surgical abortion at a clinic, according to a recent study.
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San Diego bishop hospitalized for planned coronary bypass operation
Crux,San Diego Bishop Robert W. McElroy was admitted to the hospital to undergo a coronary bypass operation Nov. 22, and he is expected to make a full recovery
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Bishops encourage cooperation to address church’s past in tribal schools
Crux,Two U.S. bishops have urged their fellow prelates to cooperate with any requests they receive from the federal government for an investigation on alleged abuses at tribal schools operated by church entities in the past.
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Pastor injured in robbery forgives attackers, urges them to turn from crime
Crux,Three days after he was pistol-whipped and robbed, a priest Baltimore’s Little Italy said he has been overwhelmed by support from his parish and the wider community.
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Faith leaders call for ‘process of healing’ for community after verdict
Crux,Milwaukee Archbishop Jerome E. Listecki invited people to join him in praying for and promoting peace after a jury acquitted Kyle Rittenhouse Nov. 19 of all charges against him.
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Archbishop says eucharistic revival, congress will be ‘occasion of grace’
Crux,Indianapolis will host the July 17-21, 2024 National Eucharistic Congress.
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Church members decry changes at Minnesota’s 1st Hispanic parish
Crux,About 50 parishioners protested outside Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in St. Paul on Sunday over what they say is the eradication of culture and tradition from Minnesota’s first Hispanic parish.
