A series of laws and procedures promulgated by now-retired Pope Benedict XVI and, especially, by Pope Francis to protect children, promote the investigation of allegations of clerical sexual abuse and punish offenders are included in a heavily revised section of the Code of Canon Law.
Pope promulgates revised canon law on crimes, punishments
Photos of the Week: June 1, 2021
In the spotlight: Memorial Day, California shooting, super moon, Congo volcano
At urging of U.S. bishops, Catholic leaders to meet on immigration
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops will host an emergency meeting with prelates from Central America as well as Vatican representatives June 1 and 2 in Chicago to set forth a path for the U.S. church’s response to immigration.
Memorial Day called a reminder to nation ‘we better protect’ our freedom
Memorial Day is “for everyone who’s departed — military, nonmilitary, moms, dads, children.”
Archbishop Hebda hopes for deeper church unity through synod and beyond
Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda of St. Paul and Minneapolis made a declaration through a formal convocation decree opening the synod and urging all Catholics to participate as it moves forward.
Virtual rally decries rise in antisemitism attacks in U.S., around world
Government officials and Jewish community leaders spoke out against a surge of anti-Semitism in the United States and around the world.
Catholic leaders: Biden budget aims to help vulnerable but excludes unborn
The chairman of the U.S. bishops’ pro-life committee called on Congress May 28 to preserve the Hyde Amendment in any federal budget proposal and “to work toward a budget that truly builds up the common good of all.”
Water proves powerful in its presence — and by its absence
The U.S. Drought Monitor, which is updated weekly, puts 84% of the West in drought, with 47% in the most extreme drought status.