Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued the executive order July 28 after authorities reportedly discovered a migrant family, being aided by the local Catholic Charities agency, at a fast-food restaurant without masks even though they were supposed to be in quarantine at a hotel after testing positive for COVID-19.
Justice Department sues Texas as it tries to halt transport of migrants
MRS among U.S. agencies helping resettle Afghan translators, interpreters
Nationals who provided translation, interpretation, security, transportation and other vital services to the U.S. troops in the last two decades have feared reprisals in the absence of the U.S. military.
Pope names new members to Academy of Sciences
Pope Francis has appointed two new members to the Pontifical Academy of Sciences, epidemiologist Chen Chien-jen and chemist and professor of environmental studies Susan Solomon.
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In the spotlight: Humanae Vitae Award, Olympic victories, protest in Guatemala
Two Catholic groups: No vaccine mandate without conscience protections
Two Catholic organizations issued statements in July urging against imposing a coronavirus vaccine mandate without conscience, religious or medical exemptions.
Immigration advocates voice disappointment in Biden’s deterrence path
With the Biden administration reinstating expedited removals, immigrant advocates have started voicing disappointment with the direction the administration seems to be going.
Guatemalan church leaders back growing protests
Guatemala’s bishops also backed the demonstrations — and the included calls for a national strike — while priests and religious have participated in protests.
Baker Diocese in eastern Oregon bears brunt of early start to fire season
The Bootleg Fire began on July 6 and soon exploded into the largest fire in the country.