That President Joe Biden is the second Catholic U.S. president is less in dispute among Americans than the practice of his faith, according to a poll released March 30 by the Pew Research Center.
Poll: Most Americans know Biden’s religion, but some question his faith
Catholic groups, bishops pray for end to anti-Asian hate crimes, violence
President Joe Biden March 30 announced plans to crack down on attacks against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, including a review of how the Department of Justice can bolster its efforts to track and prosecute hate crimes.
Poll finds church membership continues downward trend in 21st century
Results of a Gallup poll released March 29 show that just 47% of U.S. adults belonged to a church, synagogue or mosque in 2020.
Engaging Christian, Muslim youth before terrorists do is seen as key
Christian and Muslim leaders are working together to deter young people from terrorist violence in Africa’s Sahel region.
Youth crossings at border lead to rise in offers of foster care help
Because of the quick rise in the number of unaccompanied minors crossing the U.S.-Mexico border, more people are responding to the call to help made on social media by the U.S. bishops’ Migration and Refugee Services.
Pope gives $350,000 to help suffering Iraqi families
During his trip to Iraq, the pope left a donation of $350,000 with the local church to help poor families.
New DePaul University award honors those who practice Christian nonviolence
The Kings Bay Plowshares 7 will receive the Berrigan-McAlister Award during online ceremonies May 5.
San Jose Diocese voices support of Asian communities after hate crimes
As the U.S. marks Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in April, the Diocese of San Jose, California, issued a statement March 29 in support of those communities, given a spate of crimes throughout the country targeting them.