The tweet referenced a Catholic News Agency story about Biden’s plans to nominate Dr. Rachel Levine as assistant secretary of health. Levine would be the first openly transgender individual to be confirmed by the U.S. Senate.
Catholic publication’s Twitter account locked over tweet about Biden nominee
As Biden rewinds Trump’s immigration policies, an uncertain future looms
President Joe Biden announced a 100-day halt on deportations and unveiled a preliminary plan to provide a path to citizenship for 11 million undocumented immigrants.
Archbishop criticizes Biden, hopes for change from courts at vigil Mass
The head of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities called President Joe Biden’s stance on abortion “religiously and ethically incoherent.”
Pope says money at root of opposition to annulment reform
The potential loss of money and authority are often at the heart of the opposition against reforming the Catholic Church’s annulment process, Pope Francis said.
Church activists demand investigation after possible massacre of migrants
Catholics groups are calling on the Mexican government to investigate a possible massacre of migrants near the U.S.-Mexico border.
Archbishop welcomes federal actions on housing, hunger as pandemic continues
The chairman of the U.S. bishops’ domestic policy committee welcomed the extension of the federal eviction moratorium and an increase in nutrition assistance to families struggling through the coronavirus pandemic.
Pope meets with head of World Food Program, which has been flagging crises
Pope Francis met with David M. Beasley, the executive director of the U.N. World Food Program, which was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020.
Religious leaders want Brazilian president impeached over COVID-19
Nearly 400 Brazilian religious leaders, including many prominent Catholics, have asked the Chamber of Deputies to impeach Bolsonaro.