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Bishop warns against ‘weaponization of Eucharist’ with elected officials
Depriving Catholic politicians of the Eucharist would be an effort "not to convince people by reason, but, rather, to pummel them into submission on the issue," said San Diego Bishop Robert McElroy.
Recalling words of St. John Paul, Cuban Catholics say they control future
Hundreds of Cuban Catholics issued a public appeal and challenged people to use "our real power as citizens," adding they are "a sleeping giant that can make Cuba change; it just needs to wake up."
Bishops: Any new pandemic relief bill should promote human life, dignity
The chairmen of six bishops' committees said COVID relief measures must help struggling families, businesses and other entities while also promoting "life-affirming policies."
Biden’s orders restore humane treatment of immigrants, refugees, says bishop
The executive orders aimed at rebuilding the U.S. immigration system illustrate President Biden's commitment to "assisting our immigrant and refugee brothers and sisters," said the head of the U.S. bishops' migration committee.
Archbishop welcomes Biden’s orders on environmental protection
The actions to restore regulations governing automobile emissions, air pollution and the Environmental Policy Act were lauded by the chair of the U.S. bishops' domestic justice committee.
Supreme Court cancels two major immigration cases
The court will not hear scheduled arguments this term on border wall financing and asylum, policies put in place by the Trump administration, after President Biden rescinded them.
Bishops support Biden’s racial equity orders related to housing, prisons
One order will phase out the use of private prisons in the U.S., while a second will review the Trump administration's repeal of an Obama administration rule to ensure fair housing.
Justice for unborn called ‘foundational’ principle of pro-life movement
The head of the Knights of Columbus, Carl Anderson, urged the pro-life movement to remain committed to four foundational principles: justice, truth, democracy and compassion.
Keep fighting, pro-life advocates told in virtual March for Life
The 2021 March for Life Jan. 29 was "more somber and prayerful" than the previous 47 annual marches to protest the Supreme Court's decision legalizing abortion, but the primarily virtual crowd delivered the very same message.
Catholic publication’s Twitter account locked over tweet about Biden nominee
Catholic World Report's tweet referenced a story about President Biden's plan to nominate Dr. Rachel Levine as assistant secretary of health, calling her "a biological man identifying as a transgender woman."