A Department of Health and Human Services modified rule that helps ensure that faith-based social service providers will not be excluded from certain federally funded programs was met with approval by the chairmen of three U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops committees.
Bishops applaud HHS rule change that aids adoption, foster care providers
CRS official opposes Trump’s action to seek foreign spending cuts
President Donald Trump’s decision to ask Congress to rescind billions of dollars in foreign aid spending is “extremely ill-advised,” said a senior Catholic Relief Services official.
Bishop Malloy urges extension of last remaining U.S.-Russia arms pact
The chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on International Justice and Peace urged an extension of the last remaining nuclear arms control agreement between the United States and Russia.
Panelists in webinar address concerns raised over vaccines and fetal cell line
Webinar echoes the Pontifical Academy for Life, which stated in 2005 and 2017 that Catholics could receive vaccines made with fetal cell lines if there were no alternatives.
Catholic advocates welcome treaty banning nuclear weapons coming into force
A Holy See-supported treaty banning the possession of nuclear weapons that comes into force Jan. 22, 2021, is buoying efforts of nations and organizations working to abolish such armaments.
Facebook removes video commentary by Mexican cardinal
Facebook removed a video commentary from Cardinal Juan Sandoval Iñiguez of Guadalajara, saying it spread false information about COVID-19.
International committee welcomes arrest of man with ‘Camp Auschwitz’ shirt
he International Auschwitz Committee welcomed the arrest of a man who was wearing a shirt emblazoned with the words “Camp Auschwitz” during the storming of the U.S. Capitol Jan. 6.
Papal trip to Argentina, Uruguay still on the table, pope tells ambassador
Pope Francis told Uruguay’s new ambassador to the Holy See that a future visit to the country as well as to his native Argentina is still very much on the table.