Under an executive order issued by President Joe Biden Jan. 26, 2021, the U.S. Department of Justice will not renew contracts with private prisons.
Bishops support Biden’s racial equity orders related to housing, prisons
Bishops criticize euthanasia legislation that awaits president’s approval
Bishops in Portugal criticized legislation that would allow euthanasia and assisted suicide and said their “sadness and indignation” were compounded “by a form of death being legalized during the great aggravation of a deadly pandemic, when we are all striving to save the greatest number of lives.”
Speaker says pro-life movement must be ‘every human standing for every human’
As a weekend of pro-life events highlighted by the Jan. 29 National March for Life wound down, a range of voices indicated that virtually no arguments were silenced by Joe Biden’s election as president.
Obispo: En medio de intensa división en EE. UU., Dios nos llama a amar
En un momento de intensa división en el país, el Evangelio nos llama al amor, expresó el obispo auxiliar Eduardo A. Nevares de Phoenix en una reflexión virtual para la Semana de Oración por la Unidad de los Cristianos, que se llevó a cabo del 18 al 25 de enero.
Prayers needed for Myanmar, says Yangon’s auxiliary bishop
After a military coup and the detention of top government leaders in Myanmar, the auxiliary bishop of Yangon, called for prayers, caution and stocking up on provisions for the people.
As COVID-19 deaths increase, Mexican bishops announce focus on prevention
Mexico has the third-highest number of coronavirus deaths, after the United States and Brazil.
Pope thanks CNS, says continue fostering honest communication, truth
Pope Francis meets with members of the Catholic News Service Rome bureau in a special audience in recognition of the 100th anniversary of CNS.
Pope establishes World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly
Pope Francis announced the establishment of a World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly as a reminder of the important role they play as a link between generations.