After a military coup and the detention of top government leaders in Myanmar, the auxiliary bishop of Yangon, called for prayers, caution and stocking up on provisions for the people.
Prayers needed for Myanmar, says Yangon’s auxiliary bishop
As COVID-19 deaths increase, Mexican bishops announce focus on prevention
Mexico has the third-highest number of coronavirus deaths, after the United States and Brazil.
Pope thanks CNS, says continue fostering honest communication, truth
Pope Francis meets with members of the Catholic News Service Rome bureau in a special audience in recognition of the 100th anniversary of CNS.
Pope establishes World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly
Pope Francis announced the establishment of a World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly as a reminder of the important role they play as a link between generations.
Photos of the Week: Jan. 24-31, 2021
In the spotlight this week: March for Life, COVID-19 and the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.
Cardinal says pope will meet top Shiite leader in Iraq
Pope Francis’ March trip to Iraq is still on and he plans to meet personally with Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, leader of the country’s Shiite Muslim majority.
Young people urged to be ‘persistent in highlighting’ the sacredness of life
“The beatitudes are the new standards that dare to suggest that we are to view life itself and our opinions about other people in a different way,” Washington Cardinal Wilton Gregory said.
Naumann: Biden action on Title X makes abortion part of family planning program
President Joe Biden’s decision to rescind a regulation governing the Title X family planning program that was enforced by the Trump administration “will force abortion” to be part of the program and “may be unlawful,” said the chairman of the U.S. bishops’ pro-life committee.