Amid continuing concerns about the spread of the coronavirus, Catholic pilgrims in the Holy Land said they were being cautious but had no regrets about continuing with their pilgrimage.
Pilgrims say no regrets about Holy Land trip, despite coronavirus
Appeals court upholds Trump administration’s Title X ‘Protect Life Rule’
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in a Feb. 24, 2020, ruling upheld the Trump administration’s “Protect Life Rule” that stops Title X family planning funds from going to abortion providers, like Planned Parenthood.
China temporarily closes places of worship in effort to contain COVID-19
The Chinese government has temporarily closed all of the country’s places of worship in an effort to contain the COVID-19 respiratory coronavirus that has now killed almost 3,000 people, with more than 80,000 around the world verified with infections.
Brazilian church commission examines mining’s impact on local communities
The Brazilian bishops’ conference has established a commission to assist dioceses and prelatures in areas where mining operations are harming communities and the environment.
Social justice lobby’s roundtable tour reveals rural needs
The report “Raising Rural Voices: Listening to the Hopes and Hardships of Rural Communities” identifies a series of difficult economic, communication and social challenges facing rural communities.
Papal academy invites tech giants to support ethical guidelines for AI
Speakers previewed a Feb. 26-27 workshop and assembly of the Pontifical Academy for Life on artificial intelligence.
Mexican bishops call for action, boosting families as femicide increases
Mexico’s bishops voiced outrage over a spate of shocking slayings of women and girls.
High court to examine religious liberty, foster care by same-sex couples
The U.S. Supreme Court announced Feb. 24, 2020, that in its next term it will examine if the city of Philadelphia can exclude a Catholic social services agency from the city’s foster care program because the agency will not accept same-sex couples as foster parents.