Groups across a wide spectrum reacted with dismay and concern to passage of a law in the Australian state of Victoria to ban “conversion” practices. Some called it an attack on freedom of religion and speech.
Opponents: Australian bill on ‘conversion’ practices is attack on freedoms
Catholic college leaders review pandemic year, challenges ahead
These different times are affecting day-to-day operations of Catholic colleges and what they might do going forward.
Activista: Campesinos nuevamente ‘tratados como trabajadores de segunda clase’
A medida que las vacunaciones de COVID-19 lentamente se distribuyen a través del país, algunos grupos están recibiendo la vacuna incluso más lentamente que otros.
Pandemic shows need for new model of care for elderly, academy says
A new document released Feb. 9 from the Pontifical Academy for Life — titled, “Old Age: Our Future. The Elderly After the Pandemic” — addresses the needs of older people.
CRS shifts into gear to help during ‘crisis on top of other crises’
Though COVID-19 seems like the global enemy to defeat, for aid organizations such as Catholic Relief Services, it is simply another crisis to respond to, said CRS executive, Bill O’Keefe.
Obispos mexicanos emiten otro llamado para programa contra el hambre
Los obispos de México han lanzado nuevamente una campaña contra el hambre, manifestando que la pandemia ha empujado a millones de mexicanos al desempleo y la pobreza.
SEEK21 speakers share own faith experiences, say Christ has all the answers
SEEK21 drew over 27,000 participants for its virtual events Feb. 4-7 and included college students, missionaries, FOCUS alumni, parishioners, young adults, FOCUS benefactors, clergy, religious and others.
California bishops welcome court’s ruling easing worship restrictions
U.S. Supreme Court’s Feb. 5 ruling eased the state’s restrictions on indoor worship put in place with the COVID-19 pandemic.