Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, facilities had “an average infection rate five times that of prisons and 20 times that of the general population.”
Report shows higher-than-average COVID-19 spread among immigrant detainees
Vatican approves strengthening safeguarding studies, research in Rome
Starting Sept. 1, 2021, the university’s center will become the Institute of Anthropology, offering interdisciplinary studies on human dignity and care and expanding its scope in research.
Nuncio tells besieged Mexican town: The church is with you
Drug cartels have battled each other and blocked highways in the besieged town, leaving residents unable to travel freely and causing shortages of everything from food to fuel.
Minneapolis Catholics continue prayers, reflection after Chauvin verdict
Minnesota’s Catholic leaders are pointing a way forward: Christ’s example of forgiveness, compassion and thirst for justice .
Gunmen in South Sudan wound bishop-elect weeks before his installation
Unidentified gunmen broke into the home of the bishop-designate of Rumbek, South Sudan, shot him in both legs and fled, according to church news reports.
Photos of the Week: April 26, 2021
In the spotlight: SpaceX launch, feast of St. George, Chauvin verdict, 108th birthday celebration
People must care for creation or face self-destruction, pope says
When it comes to safeguarding creation, there is no time to waste — humanity either must live up to its responsibility or continue on a path of self-destruction, Pope Francis said, commemorating Earth Day with a video message.
Head of Central Committee of German Catholics won’t seek reelection
President of the Central Committee of German Catholics, announced April 23 he will not seek reelection as the organization is dealing with the issue of clergy sexual abuse in the church.