Thousands of people have taken refuge in churches and convents as Myanmar’s military continues to fight local resistance forces.
As fighting continues in Myanmar, thousands take refuge in churches
Secretariat begins discussing new synod process with bishops
A meeting was held with presidents and officials of bishops’ conferences around the world in preparation for launching the new synod process in October.
On DACA anniversary, bishop urges pathway to citizenship for ‘Dreamers’
The chairman of the U.S. bishops’ migration committee marked the ninth anniversary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program June 15 by urging Congress to act on creating a pathway to citizenship for its beneficiaries.
People with disabilities faced more barriers during pandemic, academy says
The Pontifical Academy for Life has released a new document on how the pandemic has impacted people with disabilities and their caregivers.
Caritas campaign made strides, but miles still to go in welcoming migrants
As Caritas concluded the “Share the Journey” campaign in support of migrants, its leaders said much work remains to be done to change attitudes about immigration.
National Right to Life decries new bill aimed at codifying Roe v. Wade
The Women’s Health Protection Act, introduced in the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House June 8 “would invalidate nearly all existing state limitations on abortion,” said Jennifer Popik, director of federal legislation for National Right to Life.
Knights seen as ‘poised’ to lead way to recovery, renewal as pandemic ends
The new CEO of the Knights of Columbus was formally installed during the Mass, celebrated by Archbishop Lori, the Knights’ supreme chaplain.
Argentina bishops’ pastoral team rebukes president on country’s origins
The Argentine bishops’ pastoral team for aboriginal peoples rebuked comments from the country’s president that perpetuated the viewpoint that the population predominantly arrived “on ships” from Europe.