As Biden rewinds Trump’s immigration policies, an uncertain future looms
For U.S. advocates of migrants and refugees, Jan. 20, 2021, couldn't have come soon enough.
Pro-life witness is rooted in the Eucharist, Archbishop Lori says
The witness of the pro-life movement is rooted in the Eucharist, said Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore.
Poland must support mothers of disabled, bishop says after abortion ban
After a ban on aborting disabled children came into force, Poland's Catholic Church urged "all possible help" for pregnant women and single mothers.
Archbishop criticizes Biden, hopes for change from courts at vigil Mass
The head of the U.S. bishops' Committee on Pro-Life Activities called President Joe Biden's stance on abortion "religiously and ethically incoherent" during his homily at the opening Mass of the annual National Prayer Vigil for Life Jan. 28.
The homeless need both a handout and a hand up, archbishop says
Giving some money or a blanket or a sandwich to a homeless person is a good and laudable thing, but a Christian who considers the beggar a brother or sister will do more, said Archbishop Cesare Nosiglia of Turin.
Church is impartial, focusing on well-being of all, Italian cardinal says
The Catholic Church does not take sides, but it does take to heart the life and well-being of every person and the nation as a whole, said Cardinal Gualtiero Bassetti of Perugia-Citta della Pieve, president of the Italian bishops' conference.
Pope says money at root of opposition to annulment reform
The potential loss of money and authority are often at the heart of the opposition against reforming the Catholic Church's annulment process, Pope Francis said.
Christians don’t form cliques, pope says in Mission Sunday message
Compassion and a constant effort to reach out to others are essential elements of being "missionary disciples," even in the midst of a pandemic, Pope Francis said in his message for World Mission Sunday.
Changes in political landscape mean battle will be tougher, pro-lifers told
Ever since Vice President Mike Pence, at the 2017 March for Life rally, announced, "Life is winning again in America," the pro-life movement's association with the Trump administration grew stronger.
Panelists say abortion debate has become too political, needs wider focus
Overturning Roe v. Wade will not be the silver bullet many in the pro-life movement have hoped for. Even if the Supreme Court delivers a symbolic repudiation of its 1973 ruling, abortion will continue with state oversight and passions will run high on the extremes of the debate, according to speakers on a Jan. 27 webinar.
