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.
Salvadoran bishops urge peace and democracy, not violence, before elections
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.
California bishops welcome court’s ruling easing worship restrictions
U.S. Supreme Court’s Feb. 5 ruling eased the state’s restrictions on indoor worship put in place with the COVID-19 pandemic.
In Iraq, pope hopes to encourage Christians, build bridges to Muslims
The first-ever papal visit to the biblical land of Iraq March 5-8 is significant as the pope encourages the building of bridges with the Muslims.
University leaders urge Senate to act quickly on newly introduced DREAM Act
An alliance of presidents of U.S. colleges and universities, including Catholic institutions, said the bipartisan DREAM Act of 2021 “represents the first step to restore certainty into the lives of young adults, students, and other aspiring Americans who want nothing more than to be an integral part of the fabric of this country.”