Young professionals and young scholars from around the world have been meeting mainly online conducting research and developing action plans in a project inspired by St. Francis of Assisi.
Leave no one behind: Young Africans share vision for economy
Catholics asked to ‘move from indifference to solidarity’ with migrants
Bishop Dorsonville described the treatment of Haitians and other migrants arriving at the U.S. border in Texas as “shameful” and “painful” under conditions of excessive heat and lack of food, water and shelter.
Bishop Kettler: The cost of missionary discipleship
“Catholic social teaching gives us a framework within which to address and respond to some of the most serious issues we face today as a society.”
Law firm urges court to ‘protect’ ministry from Texas governor’s order
A Catholic Charities official in southern Texas who oversees outreach to hundreds of migrant families entering the United States daily has asked a federal court to allow the agency to continue its mission of serving vulnerable people.
Myanmar cardinal says Easter must be beginning of nation’s healing
Cardinal Charles Bo of Yangon has called on the citizens of Myanmar not to give up hope.
Governor signs death penalty repeal at site of 101 executions since 1991
While standing outside the prison that housed Virginia’s execution chamber, Gov. Ralph Northam signed legislation abolishing the death penalty in the state March 24.
Bishops: If passed, Equality Act will ‘discriminate against people of faith’
The bill, known as H.R. 5 and recently reintroduced in the House, also will provide for taxpayer funding of abortion and limit freedom of speech.
Bishops support Biden’s racial equity orders related to housing, prisons
Under an executive order issued by President Joe Biden Jan. 26, 2021, the U.S. Department of Justice will not renew contracts with private prisons.