Bishops in Cameroon have spoken out against a recent kidnapping of clergy and laypeople at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, an outgrowth of separatist violence hurting the country.

Belgian bishops have created a prayer liturgy for same-sex couples, which cites Pope Francis' "The Joy of Love," and states that same-sex relationships can be a source of joy.

The Doctrine of Discovery has been an integral part of hundreds of years of colonialism in the Americas; a statement from the Vatican might be the beginning of its rescission.

In the wake of politicians like Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis busing migrants away from their states on false pretenses, U.S. bishops have spoken out against these tactics as "political showmanship."

As migrants are bussed into sanctuary cities, Catholic and other nonprofit charities have mobilized to welcome them. The charities are stretched thin but aim to help.

The tributes and gestures from the leaders of Irish political parties long established in the European mainstream came as no surprise. What came as something of a shock—especially to some of their supporters—were statements issued by the leaders of Sinn Féin, the party most associated with the Irish Republican Army.