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Fauci says Biden expected to overturn ‘Mexico City policy’ soon
Dr. Anthony Fauci told the World Health Organization that "in the coming days," President Joe Biden will revoke the rule that blocks U.S. funding of foreign groups that perform and promote abortion.
Witness for life, even if virtual this year, seen as important as ever
The "peaceful prayer and witness ... must and will continue this year" to mark the 48th anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision legalizing abortion, said a key U.S. bishop.
Bishops welcome Biden order that strengthens DACA program
The prelates said the action was important for about 800,000 young people who were brought to the U.S. illegally as children, and who deserve to continue working without fear of deportation.
Biden signs flurry of executive orders, undoing Trump-era policies
On his first day in office, President Joe Biden signed 17 documents that, among others, reversed immigration policies and other actions of the Trump administration.
English bishop joins condemnation of China’s persecution of Muslims
In addition to actions in the U.K., both outgoing and incoming U.S. secretaries of state say China is committing genocide against some 11 million Muslim Uighurs and other minorities.
Gift from the U.S. helps Christian formation in rural El Salvador
Lay ministers in a diocese far from the capital city -- parts of it only accessible by horse -- are using materials for quality spiritual formation without having to go far from home.
Catholics welcome Biden plan to rejoin Paris climate pact
Such action would allow the U.S. to work to reach the goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and position the country to become a global leader in addressing climate change.
New commission invites personal encounter in work of racial healing
A key organizer of the commission announced this week by Archbishop Perez will bring people “of various racial and ethnic backgrounds around the table to talk about racism," said Auxiliary Bishop John McIntyre.
Catholic Charities Appeal kick-off streaming live Jan. 25
You can watch the 10 a.m. press conference led by Archbishop Pérez for the annual appeal that benefits numerous social service agencies in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Virtual Catholic speed dating events start Friday night
Single Catholics from Pennsylvania and throughout the East Coast are invited to log in to a virtual Catholic speed dating room to meet fellow Catholics individually for dating and friendship.