The largest Syriac Catholic congregation in the world is preparing physically and spiritually for Pope Francis’ upcoming visit to Qaraqosh, Iraq.
Catholics in Qaraqosh, Iraq, call it ‘miracle’ that pope will visit
Catholic leaders urge TPS for Central Americans, aid for storm-ravaged nations
U.S. Catholic officials Feb. 10 called on the Biden administration to grant Temporary Protected Status for Central Americans and provide foreign aid to their hurricane-devastated nations.
General dispensation from Sunday Mass in Detroit Archdiocese expires March 13
Citing the “essential and central nature of the eucharistic sacrifice” in the life of the Catholic Church, Detroit Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron Feb. 9 announced the general dispensation from Sunday Mass for Catholics in the Archdiocese of Detroit will expire March 13.
Salvadoran bishops urge peace and democracy, not violence, before elections
El Salvador’s bishops called on citizens to show the best Salvadoran society is known for not the rancor and violence shown during political campaign period.
Bill would block taxpayer funding of abortion, make Hyde Amendment permanent
U.S. Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, has introduced a bill to prohibit use of federal taxpayer dollars to fund abortions.
Opponents: Australian bill on ‘conversion’ practices is attack on freedoms
Groups across a wide spectrum reacted with dismay and concern to passage of a law in the Australian state of Victoria to ban “conversion” practices. Some called it an attack on freedom of religion and speech.
Catholic college leaders review pandemic year, challenges ahead
These different times are affecting day-to-day operations of Catholic colleges and what they might do going forward.
CRS shifts into gear to help during ‘crisis on top of other crises’
Though COVID-19 seems like the global enemy to defeat, for aid organizations such as Catholic Relief Services, it is simply another crisis to respond to, said CRS executive, Bill O’Keefe.