To the dismay of immigration advocates, the Biden administration announced Aug. 2 it would continue implementing a public health rule enforced by the Trump administration, saying migrants at U.S. border crossings would be turned away to keep COVID-19 at bay.
CDC urges continuation of public health rule that keeps out migrants
As numbers at Mass grow, parishes weigh benefits of continuing livestream
Now that a 15-month suspension of the obligation to attend Sunday Mass has ended, as of July 1, pastors, parish staff and parishioners are weighing the costs and benefits of continuing to livestream their daily or weekly Masses.
Photos of the Week: Aug. 2, 2021
In the spotlight: Humanae Vitae Award, Olympic victories, protest in Guatemala
Pastoral musicians share stories of resilience, ingenuity amid pandemic
Richard Cheri, choir director of Our Lady Star of the Sea Parish in New Orleans, was named Pastoral Musician of the Year at the 2021 National Association of Pastoral Musicians Conference.
Two Catholic groups: No vaccine mandate without conscience protections
Two Catholic organizations issued statements in July urging against imposing a coronavirus vaccine mandate without conscience, religious or medical exemptions.
Citing COVID-19 threat, Texas governor halts transportation of migrants
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued an order July 28 giving state police authority to stop and impound, if needed, any vehicles transporting migrants who crossed the border illegally.
Photos of the Week: July 19, 2021
In the spotlight: extreme weather, Statue of Liberty, Cuba demonstrations
World Day for Grandparents and Elderly: A time for small acts of kindness
The pope has started a new observance called World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, to be celebrated for the first time July 25, 2021.