Sister Ann Kendrick, a Sister of Notre Dame de Namur, is honored March 24, 2021, as one of “Coach Clifford’s Social Justice Game Changers” during an Orlando Magic and Phoenix Suns’ NBA basketball game.
Orlando Magic recognize woman religious for her advocacy for farmworkers
Catholic center for Venezuelan refugees opens in Brazil with help from U.S.
Two Catholic-backed organizations opened a center in Brazil’s capital to host Venezuelan migrants relocating from the refugee centers in the Amazon region. The refugees are expected to begin arriving at the center in March 2021.
Biden’s orders restore humane treatment of immigrants, refugees, says bishop
President Joe Biden’s executive orders aimed at rebuilding the U.S. immigration system, restoring due process and recognizing the dignity of newcomers illustrate his “commitment to prioritize assisting our immigrant and refugee brothers and sisters,” said the head of the U.S. bishops’ migration committee.
Biden team to review Trump immigration policies prior to reversal
By Rhina Guidos | Catholic News Service While new U.S. President Joe Biden is still reviewing immigration directives from his predecessor, policy watchers expect a more […]
U.S. bishops welcome Biden’s order not to release census citizenship data
On Jan. 20 Biden issued an executive order saying that 2020 census data will not include respondents’ citizenship status, as the Trump administration had sought.
Photos of the Week: Jan. 17-24, 2021
In the spotlight this week: presidential inauguration, pro-life rally, COVID-19 memorial.
Learn the stories of trafficking victims, pope urges
Pope Francis encouraged people to put themselves in the shoes of victims of human trafficking in the book, “I Am Joy: A Cry of Freedom from the Slavery of Trafficking.”
CHA letter to Biden reveals extensive list of health care priorities
The Catholic Health Association issued an extensive list of priorities it would like President-elect Joe Biden’s administration to pursue.