Albany’s Catholic bishop had urged New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to stop the “Death Star” as he called a bill in the state Legislature to expand current state law on abortion that had the full backing of Cuomo, a Catholic.
N.Y. abortion bill bishop called ‘Death Star’ has become law
Marginalized take center stage at World Youth Day 2019
One thing is clear about World Youth Day 2019: This one is not focused on convening great masses of people, or the most influential or the loudest.
On flight to Panama, pope confirms November trip to Japan
During the flight from Rome to Panama, Pope Francis was asked by a Japanese journalist if he will be visiting the country and he replied, “I will go to Japan in November. Get ready!”
After initial outrage, claims of racism, clearer details of exchange emerge
An exchange between Catholic high school students and a Native American tribal leader in Washington Jan. 18 was vilified on social media the following day, but the immediate accusations the students showed racist behavior have been stepped back as more details of the entire situation have emerged.
Bishops urge bipartisan plan to stop shutdown, protect ‘vulnerable’ groups
President Donald Trump and Congress “must come together” to reach a bipartisan solution that reopens the government and “recognizes the economic struggle” now facing federal workers and their families and all those helped by federal nutrition and housing programs, said two U.S. bishops.
Rev. King called ‘artisan of peace’ and ‘true witness to power of Gospel’
Societies today need “artisans of peace,” like the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., “who can be messengers and authentic witnesses of God the Father, who wills the good and the happiness of the human family,” said the president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Warm city, warm hearts: Panama opens its doors to young people
As World Youth Day in Panama draws near, organizers said they are prepared to make young people from around the globe feel right at home.
Pro-life chair: ‘Let’s pray we can be effective witnesses’ for life, love, mercy
Catholics “must do all we can to be God’s witnesses of merciful love in the world” and stand up for “the life and dignity of the human person wherever it is threatened or diminished,” said the chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities.