The refusal by the U.S. House to include the Hyde Amendment and other pro-life riders in appropriations bills before lawmakers passed the measures is an “injustice” that overshadows the provisions that help “vulnerable people,” said the chairmen of two U.S. bishops’ committees.
House’s refusal to include Hyde in spending bills is called an ‘injustice’
Citing COVID-19 threat, Texas governor halts transportation of migrants
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued an order July 28 giving state police authority to stop and impound, if needed, any vehicles transporting migrants who crossed the border illegally.
Efforts to amend House appropriations bills with pro-life riders fail
U.S. Rep. Chris Smith offered three amendments before the House aimed to add back in protections for the unborn into the State Department funding bill July 28.
Catholic environmental movement adopts new name in push to inspire action
The Global Catholic Climate Movement is now known as the Laudato Si’ Movement.
Boston Globe: Police charge McCarrick with assault in case dating to 1970s
A summons has been issued ordering McCarrick, now 91, to appear at the court for arraignment Aug. 26.
Bishops say Spain trying to ‘dismantle the Christian worldview’
Spain’s Catholic bishops are warning of growing division and tension in their country over government attempts to “deconstruct and dismantle the Christian worldview.”
Pro-life advocates hope new flag becomes unifying symbol of movement
The pro-life community hope a new flag featuring baby’s feet held in a mother’s hands will serve as the universal symbol for protecting the lives of the unborn.
Pandemic shows problems persist in poor Americans’ home internet access
There has been much talk in the United States on the “digital divide,” about how many — really, too many — families lack internet access, which is now considered a must-have in commerce and education.