A judge in Texas ruled Feb. 6 that the Diocese of Brownsville, Texas, must allow federal officials to survey some of its property for possible construction of a border wall on it.
Judge allows survey of church property for border wall construction
U.S. Catholic officials welcome Catholic-Muslim document signed by pope
The declaration signed by Pope Francis and Sheik Ahmad el-Tayeb, the grand imam of al-Azhar, during the pope’s trip to the United Arab Emirates “is a clarion call for robust dialogue that leads to peace,” said the Catholic chairman of the National Catholic-Muslim Dialogue and the chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs.
CLINIC, partners want end to ‘remain in Mexico’ policy for asylum-seekers
Immigrant advocates called on the Department of Homeland Security to rescind the so-called “remain in Mexico” policy that finds the United States returning migrants across the southern border to await their U.S. court hearings.
Nigerian bishops urge voters to reflect, pray ahead of country’s elections
Nigeria’s Catholic bishops called on voters to prepare to cast their ballots in upcoming elections by reflecting, fasting and praying on how best the country’s future can be served.
Trump defends rights of faith-based adoption agencies at prayer breakfast
Touting efforts to protect religious freedom, President Donald Trump told the National Prayer Breakfast that his administration would defend the right of faith-based adoption agencies to place children in families based on firmly held religious beliefs.
Pope encourages worldwide prayer in fight against trafficking
The International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking, Feb. 8, invites people to host or attend a prayer service that fosters awareness of and support for victims of trafficking.
Cardinal says closing seven ‘of our beloved schools’ tough decision
Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan, pictured in a June 7, 2018, announced Feb. 4 the closing of seven schools within the Archdiocese of New York.
Prospects for arms race rise with demise of historic nuclear treaty
On Feb. 2, 2019, the U.S. announced its withdrawal from the INF treaty, followed by Russia a day later. The move has prompted concerns among disarmament advocates there could be a new arms race.