As police investigated a series of package explosions in central Texas that killed two people and injured four others, two of the state’s bishops said their thoughts and prayers were with the victims and families and friends of those victimized by the explosions.
Texas bishops urge prayers, vigilance in wake of bombings
Pre-synod meeting is a chance to change the world, African youths say
If the Catholic Church at every level — and governments, too — would listen to young people and give them a voice in decision-making, they could unleash great potential, said two African young adults.
Pope accepts resignation of communications prefect
After a very public controversy involving the use of a letter by retired Pope Benedict XVI, Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Msgr. Dario Vigano as prefect of the Vatican Secretariat for Communication.
Supreme Court examines freedom of speech at crisis pregnancy centers
In oral arguments before the Supreme Court March 20, justices seemed skeptical about a California law that requires pro-life pregnancy centers in the state to visibly display information about abortions to their clients that the centers say violates their right to free speech.
Mississippi governor signs 15-week abortion ban; judge blocks it
At a morning hearing March 20, a federal judge blocked the law signed by Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant that bans abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy with a temporary restraining order, in effect for 10 days.
Cardinal Dolan hopes Supreme Court will uphold free speech
The chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities said March 20 that he prayed the Supreme Court would “do the right thing and uphold our fundamental right to free speech” when it decides a case examining freedom of speech at crisis pregnancy centers.
Pope to celebrate Holy Thursday Mass in Rome prison
Pope Francis once again will celebrate the Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper in a prison and will wash the feet of 12 inmates.
Pope ordains three new nuncios, including Canadian
Celebrating the feast of St. Joseph, Pope Francis ordained three new bishops who will serve as papal nuncios, or ambassadors.