Syriac Catholic bishops from around the world met for their annual ordinary synod in Iraq, the first to be held outside Lebanon — where the patriarchal seat is located — in more than 125 years.
Syriac Catholic bishops’ ordinary synod in Iraq called ‘unprecedented historical event’
In Lviv, refugees find a place of rest, and an unexpected mother
Jesuit Refugee Services has converted the former mansion of a wealthy businessman into a home for some two dozen women and children fleeing Russia’s brutal attacks on Ukraine.
Toxic contamination of water sources poses long-term hazards to American communities and environment
On Mar. 14, the Environmental Protection Agency proposed enforceable limits on “forever chemicals” known as PFAS (Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances).
California lifts indoor worship rules; bishops say safety still a priority
California’s Catholic bishops released a statement about worship in a responsible and safe manner a day after the state of California lifted its mandatory limits on indoor worship.
UV lights, ozone cleaners, sanitizers help shelter keep homeless safe
Regular screening of residents and movement in and out of shelter are some of the tools put into practice to protect residence of homeless shelter from coronavirus.
Spokesman: Tight security is ‘new normal’ as pope heads to Egypt
Despite the ongoing risk of terrorism, Pope Francis planned to travel to Egypt as a sign of being close to the people there, said Greg Burke, Vatican spokesman.