Pope Francis will open the first meeting of its kind in Italy on the general state of its birthrate and demographics.
Pope will open an online meeting on ‘demographic winter’ in Italy
With new lawmakers, El Salvador descends into political chaos
Within hours of taking over the reins of the legislative assembly, lawmakers aligned with Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele voted May 1 to get rid of five of the country’s top judges as well as the country’s attorney general.
Biden administration halts border projects funded with military money
The Biden administration canceled former President Donald Trump’s border wall projects April 30 paid for with funds diverted from Defense Department accounts.
Catholic doctor weighs in on COVID-19 vaccines for children
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infections disease specialist, has predicted that children of all ages will be able to receive a vaccine by the beginning of 2022.
Some German parishes plan blessings for lovers, including gays
Catholic chaplains in parishes across Germany plan to invite people to “blessing services for lovers” on and around May 10.
Conference will examine sexual abuse of young deaf Catholics
The first international conference on sexual abuse of young deaf Catholics will take place May 7 and May 21 during webinars organized by the Deaf Catholic Youth Initiative for the Americas.
Sri Lankan churches halt services as third wave of COVID-19 hits
Sri Lankan churches once again have halted services, church weddings and Sunday schools due to a third wave of COVID-19 infections.
Photos of the Week: May 3, 2021
In the spotlight: Memorial Mass for construction workers, COVID-19 deaths in India, super moon