The U.S. Senate April 19 rejected a Congressional Review Act resolution that would have overturned the Department of Veterans Affairs’ interim final rule to include abortion in veterans’ and their dependents’ health benefits.
Senate rejects effort to overturn rule allowing VA abortion coverage in vote bishops call a ‘gross failure’
World, church leaders appeal for dialogue to save Sudan and help its suffering people
Leaders are pushing for a ceasefire, humanitarian access and respect for civilians and civilian structures as Sudan Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces have been in full combat since April 15.
Famed Wisconsin shrine to Marian apparition gets new name, new solemnity
During a press conference April 20, Green Bay Bishop David L. Ricken announced the National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help will now be known as the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion.
Church must be united but not uniform, say synod organizers
The commission gathered in Rome to reflect on findings from the continental stage of the process leading up to the assemblies of the Synod of Bishops at the Vatican in 2023 and 2024.
Rome basilica apologizes for allowing Anglicans to celebrate Mass
A statement April 20 from the Lateran Chapter said Bishop Di Tora “expresses deep regret for what happened last Tuesday, April 18, inside the Basilica of St. John in Rome.
Water-Smart Agriculture: CRS’ innovative approach to mitigating climate change’s impact in Central America
In Central America, the report found that a total of 7.7 million people in Guatemala, El Salvador, and Nicaragua “experienced high levels of food insecurity in 2021.
‘Our prayers go up’: Kansas City Catholics turn to faith, dialogue after Ralph Yarl shooting
The shooting has sparked outcry over both racial tensions and gun violence, with local and national leaders weighing in.
Catholic organizations try to lessen blow of food stamp delays in Alaska
Due to long delays in food stamp program benefits getting to thousands of Alaskans, many needy have been relying on food banks and other donations well into 2023.