Although legislation to repeal the death penalty in Nevada was stopped in its tracks in May, a Catholic death penalty advocate is not throwing in the towel.
Nevada death penalty repeal fails, but is on ‘right path,’ advocate says
Thieves break into castle, steal rosary used by Mary, Queen of Scots
Burglars have stolen a set of golden rosary beads that once belonged to Mary, Queen of Scots.
Haitians granted reprieve with immigration extension to stay in U.S.
On May 22, 2021, the Biden administration granted eligible Haitian nationals living in the United States the chance to apply for a new 18-month TPS designation.
Southern Madagascar drought leads to starvation; pandemic complicates aid
About 14,000 people in drought-ravaged southern Madagascar face starvation after exhausting all their options to cope, relief organization representatives said.
Federal money will help Catholic, other schools narrow online homework gap
Coming in at $7.17 billion — not even 17% of the Discovery-AT&T price tag for Warner — it has the potential to materially help millions of children directly, and their families indirectly.
Authorities in northern China arrest underground bishop, priests
Authorities in northern China have arrested a Vatican-appointed Catholic bishop, his seven priests and 10 seminarians in what is seen as part of a renewed crackdown on the underground Catholic Church in the communist country.
Germany looks for church reform, causing concern among some Catholics
Catholics around the world have their eyes on Germany as it works for change through its “Synodal Path,” which is debating the issues of power, sexual morality, priestly life and the role of women in the church.
Photos of the Week: May 24, 2021
In the spotlight: Western wildfire, cicada taco, Divine Mercy garden, COVID care