Operation Allies Refuge, which began July 30, brought planeloads of Afghans to Dulles International Airport in Washington, D.C.
Catholic agency helps resettle Afghan translators who aided U.S. forces
Photos of the Week: Aug. 9, 2021
In the spotlight: wildfires in Greece, 9/11 “Never Forget Walk,” Iowa pilgrimage
U.S. church missing opportunities to add ‘people on the move’ to its flock
The U.S. Catholic Church may be missing out on an opportunity to increase and enrich its ranks if dioceses and parishes don’t reach out to these groups.
Pope renews call for peace in Myanmar
On June 20 Pope Francis renewed his appeal for peace in Myanmar and for the world to come to the aid of the country’s people “who are displaced and have been dying of hunger.”
Photos of the Week: June 21, 2021
In the spotlight: migrant tragedy, soccer priest, California drought, Nepal floods
Photos of the Week: June 14, 2021
In the spotlight: coronavirus memorial, solar eclipse, St. Columba, Kamloops Indian Residential School
U.S. bishops will gather virtually for their June 16-18 spring assembly
During the meeting, the bishops will be asked to approve the drafting of a formal statement on the meaning of the Eucharist in the life of the Catholic Church.
At urging of U.S. bishops, Catholic leaders to meet on immigration
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops will host an emergency meeting with prelates from Central America as well as Vatican representatives June 1 and 2 in Chicago to set forth a path for the U.S. church’s response to immigration.