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.
Catholic center for Venezuelan refugees opens in Brazil with help from U.S.
Virginia General Assembly votes to ban death penalty; governor supports move
Both the Virginia House of Delegates and the Virginia Senate have now passed bills that would abolish the death penalty in the state.
‘Mystery man’ at prayer in New Orleans church turns out to be Drew Brees
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees spent time every morning quietly in prayer at St. Rita’s Parish in New Orleans.
Three novels with Catholic themes make for engaging winter reading
This trio of novels with Catholic themes offers plenty of engaging wintertime reading.
Caritas: Access to vaccine not as equitable as it should be
Caritas Internationalis called on world leaders to set aside national and political agendas that seek returns on their investments in the COVID-19 vaccine and instead focus on its equitable distribution, especially in poor countries.
Online ‘prayer marathon’ planned for day of prayer against trafficking
International Day of Prayer and Awareness against Human Trafficking is planned for Feb. 8.
Benedict XVI Institute in San Francisco launches ‘Year for the Homeless’
The Benedict XVI Institute for Sacred Music and Divine Worship in the San Francisco Archdiocese Feb. 4 launched a “Year for the Homeless,” which includes calling people to prayer, commissioning a special requiem Mass and holding a series of fundraisers via Zoom to help the homeless.
Vietnam closes schools, ceremonies for Tet after COVID-19 variant spreads
Authorities have closed schools across Vietnam to stem a newly detected COVID-19 variant that has spread to more than 10 cities and provinces.