While standing outside the prison that housed Virginia’s execution chamber, Gov. Ralph Northam signed legislation abolishing the death penalty in the state March 24.
Governor signs death penalty repeal at site of 101 executions since 1991
Life on earth depends on healthy oceans, Vatican panelists say
Theology and spirituality have an important role in prompting people to care as “care comes from contemplation” and gratitude.
In pandemic year, Catholic colleges get that their students are stressed
While the coronavirus pandemic upended most aspects of college life this past year, its impact on students’ mental health has had Catholic college and university leaders looking for new ways to reach students and get resources to them.
Poll: Concerns over persecution grow; less is known about specific harms
U.S. Catholics have a growing concern about Christian persecution around the world, according to results of a new poll released March 17 by Aid to the Church in Need-USA in New York.
Pope names Chilean survivor to Commission for the Protection of Minors
Pope Francis has named Juan Carlos Cruz, a survivor of sexual abuse by a notorious Chilean priest, to be a member of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors.
Pope approves pay cuts for cardinals, top management, religious at Vatican
Pope Francis has approved pay cuts for cardinals, top managers and religious personnel working at the Vatican.
Rethink arms funding to protect vulnerable, say Vatican webinar speakers
A Vatican webinar March 23 explored steps toward “integral disarmament” and to overcome vulnerabilities to events like the pandemic.
Boulder officer recalled as ‘man of character,’ ‘loving father’
Fallen Colorado police officer honored as a man of faith and “believed in Jesus Christ.”