Less than a week before the U.S.-sponsored Leaders Summit on Climate, environmental and religious leaders said they are worried about talks on how to preserve the region and are asking government officials from the U.S. and the Amazon to look at kindly at the rainforest and its peoples.
Church leaders from U.S., Amazon ask governments to protect rainforest
Eight USCCB programs now using online giving platform to receive donations
Eight programs administered by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops can now be supported through an online giving platform.
As pandemic worsens in Brazil, pope tells bishops to be one with people
In an April 15 video message, Pope Francis encouraged bishops in Brazil to remain united to overcome “one of the most difficult trials” in their country’s history.”
U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan may risk civil war, says priest in Kabul
U.S. President Joe Biden announced a complete withdrawal of U.S. troops in Afghanistan by Sept. 11, 2021.
Pope wants church to be ‘the vanguard in society,’ archbishop says
Archbishop Gomez called the “Catholics at the Capitol” Day “an important witness to the church’s vision for social justice and the common good.”
Rally seeks U.S. designation of Temporary Protected Status for more nations
The protesters called on President Joe Biden to extend TPS to 15 countries.
Pandemic blamed for creating conditions for increased human trafficking
The pandemic-related economic downturn, business closures, increase in global unemployment and reduced incomes have contributed to greater human trafficking of children, women, domestic workers and migrants without legal status.
California lifts indoor worship rules; bishops say safety still a priority
California’s Catholic bishops released a statement about worship in a responsible and safe manner a day after the state of California lifted its mandatory limits on indoor worship.