Pro-immigrant groups applauded a March 8 decision by the Biden administration to protect some 320,000 Venezuelans in the United States under a temporary immigration program.
Catholic, other faith groups applaud decision to grant Venezuelans TPS
Pope names woman Scripture scholar as secretary of biblical commission
Pope Francis has named Sister Nuria Calduch-Benages, an Old Testament scholar and professor at Rome’s Pontifical Gregorian University, to be secretary of the Pontifical Biblical Commission.
Cardinal welcomes pope’s pledge to visit Hungary for eucharistic congress
Cardinal Peter Erdo of Esztergom-Budapest is welcoming Pope Francis’ promise to go to Hungary in September to celebrate the closing Mass of the International Eucharistic Congress.
Vatican says general absolution still permissible during pandemic
The Vatican says general absolution still is permissible where infections continue to rise.
Bishops: Relief will help many; lack of Hyde protections ‘unconscionable’
The $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act heading to President Joe Biden’s desk for his signature will provide relief to Americans in need amid the pandemic, but it lacks “protections for the unborn,” the U.S. bishops said.
Ethicists address questions surrounding ongoing coronavirus vaccine testing
Catholic medical professionals and ethicists have become involved in discussions surrounding the vaccines, offering insight based on their understanding of the moral teaching of the church.
Catholic scholars: Any available COVID-19 vaccine is morally acceptable
A group of prominent Catholic scholars said they believe it is morally acceptable for anyone to receive any of the COVID-19 vaccines currently available in the United States.
Woman religious honored as one of International Women of Courage
Comboni Sister Alicia Vacas Moro, a Spanish missionary sister and registered nurse, was one of 14 women to receive this year’s International Women of Courage Award, an annual honor from the U.S. Department of State for women who have demonstrated leadership in their human rights work.