Catholic bishops in Texas sent an open letter to Texas legislators May 3 opposing the “permitless carry” bill that is moving to the Texas Senate.
Texas bishops oppose bill that would end handgun permit requirement
CNEWA launches appeal to help Indian churches respond to COVID-19 crisis
Catholic Near East Welfare Association has launched an emergency campaign to help India’s local churches respond to the escalating COVID-19 crisis.
Biden raises refugee cap but with caveat
President Joe Biden increased the annual refugee admissions by almost 48,000 people May 3.
Quintuplets’ parents rely on Catholic faith in daily challenges
On April 25, quintuplets with parents originally from Nigeria were baptized at St. Matthias the Apostle Catholic Church in Lanham, exactly 10 months from the day they were born.
Líderes de la iglesia en México ofrecen oraciones tras accidente de metro
Los líderes de la iglesia mexicana ofrecieron oraciones por las víctimas del colapso de una línea del metro que dejó al menos 23 muertos y más de 70 heridos.
Papa: permaneciendo en Cristo, la gente puede hacer el bien en el mundo
Las personas no pueden ser buenos cristianos si no optan por permanecer en Jesús, dijo el papa Francisco.
Heaven doesn’t need saints canonized, people do, cardinal says
The Catholic Church’s proclamation of new saints demonstrates that it is possible for men and women to live holy lives and that God is present and at work in the world, said the prefect of the Congregation for Saints’ Causes.
‘Front-line’ priests should have priority access to vaccine, cardinal says
Cardinal Stella said priests ministering “on the front lines” in parishes, prisons and hospitals should be considered at-risk, requiring priority COVID-19 vaccination.