More than 50 tornado reports were received in at least seven states as of April 1: Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Mississippi, Tennessee and Wisconsin.
Faithful turn to prayer as tornadoes tear through center of U.S., taking at least 21 lives
Photos of the Week: Jan. 16, 2023
In the spotlight: Cardinal Pell’s funeral, Alabama tornado damage, the Great Blessing of Water
U.S. Catholic leaders speak out against three November executions
In a 24-hour period, all four death penalty cases had last-minute appeals to the Supreme Court that were denied.
Pro-life leaders applaud passage of abortion bill in Alabama
By passing a bill to ban abortion in nearly all circumstances, the Alabama Legislature has recognized that abortion is “the extinguishing of a unique human life,” said the president and CEO of Americans United for Life.
Pope conveys ‘heartfelt solidarity,’ prayers for tornado victims
As of March 6, the number of lives lost in Alabama during a violent tornado that swept through the central part of the state remained at 23, and USA Today reported that anonymous donors have now offered to pay for their funerals. The victims ranged in age from 6 to 89.