On March 13, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced it would begin considering extensions, on a case-by-case basis, for Ukrainian nationals and immediate family members who entered the U.S. prior to the federal government’s Uniting for Ukraine program.
US extends stay for thousands of Ukrainians as war enters second year
‘New pro-life agenda’ sees wins in state battles to expand Medicaid coverage for new moms
Expanding Medicaid postpartum coverage is part of a necessary pro-life strategy in post-Roe America to accompany parents who choose life, some clergy, legislators and advocates told OSV News.
South Carolina GOP lawmakers’ bill opens up women to death penalty over abortion, a move pro-life leaders reject
The legislation which previously had 21 co-sponsors, shed some of those lawmakers as the bill drew attention, with six of those co-sponsors withdrawing their support as of March 15, according to the South Carolina General Assembly’s website.
Biden issues executive order on guns, calls on Congress to reduce gun violence
The executive order, released the same day by the White House, does not change existing laws, but rather directs federal agencies to ensure compliance with those laws.
Pro-life organization says promoting abortion is hidden agenda for women’s rights groups
The warning from U.S.-based Human Life International follows a French government announcement that it will provide $7.5 million to women’s civil society organizations in Africa to improve their response to the violence in 10 countries.
Polish bishops defend St. John Paul II, form commission to investigate ‘full picture’ of archives
The bishops of Poland defended the late pope after a Polish TV station report said there was a “cover up” of abuse when Cardinal Wojtyla was Krakow’s archbishop.
Indigenous Canadians seek support from Catholics, pope to fight violence against women, girls
Anti-Indigenous racism in North America also plays a significant role in devaluing Indigenous women and girls and fueling horrific levels of violence against them.
Albany Diocese files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
In its official statement, the diocese said it has been “named in more than 400” lawsuits filed between Aug. 15, 2019, and Aug. 14, 2021, under the Child Victims Act (CVA).