England and Wales face “the very real threat” of assisted suicide becoming law, the bishops warned Catholics on the eve of the introduction of new bill to legalize the practice.
English bishop warns assisted suicide could become law with new bill
Wisconsin priest says La Crosse bishop asked him to resign, but he won’t
In a statement issued late May 24, the Diocese of La Crosse noted Father Altman made public Bishop Callahan’s request he resign “as well as his intent to decline the request.”
Prayers for healing, justice mark ‘painful’ anniversary of Floyd’s death
Catholic and other faith leaders marked the “painful first anniversary” of Floyd’s May 25, 2020, death with prayers for his family and for “healing, mercy, justice and change.”
Nevada death penalty repeal fails, but is on ‘right path,’ advocate says
Although legislation to repeal the death penalty in Nevada was stopped in its tracks in May, a Catholic death penalty advocate is not throwing in the towel.
Thieves break into castle, steal rosary used by Mary, Queen of Scots
Burglars have stolen a set of golden rosary beads that once belonged to Mary, Queen of Scots.
Haitians granted reprieve with immigration extension to stay in U.S.
On May 22, 2021, the Biden administration granted eligible Haitian nationals living in the United States the chance to apply for a new 18-month TPS designation.
Southern Madagascar drought leads to starvation; pandemic complicates aid
About 14,000 people in drought-ravaged southern Madagascar face starvation after exhausting all their options to cope, relief organization representatives said.
Federal money will help Catholic, other schools narrow online homework gap
Coming in at $7.17 billion — not even 17% of the Discovery-AT&T price tag for Warner — it has the potential to materially help millions of children directly, and their families indirectly.