National News
Court sides with Trump on right to end TPS
In a Sept. 14 ruling, a federal judge determined that Temporary Protected Status can be revoked for immigrants from El Salvador, Haiti, Honduras, Nicaragua, Sudan and Nepal.
Catholic medical provider fired by Catholic clinic for adhering to her faith
Physician Megan Kreft was dismissed last year from Providence Medical Group in Oregon after refusing to prescribe contraception, and has since filed a civil rights complaint.
Catholic Charities helps refugee students navigate online learning
With classrooms increasingly virtual due to COVID, the agency is providing kids with "super supporters" to ensure access to internet connections and devices.
New podcast series examines history of U.S. clergy sex abuse
Produced by The Catholic University of America, "Crisis" surveys the scandals and the church's response, with the ten episodes receiving "incredible support from bishops."
Laura’s wreckage too close and too familiar for Houston Catholics
The Category 4 storm shredded the region late last month, with 150 mph winds bringing catastrophic damage to an area previously battered by disasters such as Hurricane Katrina.
Pope Francis names three auxiliary bishops for Chicago Archdiocese
Archbishop Christophe Pierre, the Vatican nuncio to the U.S., announced the appointments of two archdiocesan priests and a Franciscan friar on Sept. 11.
Brooklyn bishop reflects on ‘attack that shook foundations of our society’
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio called the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001 "a reminder that the safety of our nation depends on the vigilance of our government and of every citizen."
Oregon’s fire: Most churches safe, for now, offering shelter
While the foothills of Oregon's Cascade Mountains have been ablaze, most of the Catholic churches have not burned and many have offered shelter to thousands of evacuees.
USCCB urges Congress, White House to reach COVID-19 relief deal
A leader with the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has urged Congress and the White House to agree on the next COVID-19 relief package that meets the urgent needs of the nation.
Navy reverses decision to cancel priests’ contracts
The commander of naval bases near San Diego had earlier canceled funding for priests serving personnel and their families, but retained Protestant chaplains at the bases.