Nebraska legislature passes bill protecting citizens from employer jab mandates
The legislation is on the governor’s desk.
After meeting Pope Francis, leader invites France’s Muslims to pray for peace in Ukraine
Chems-Eddine Hafiz, rector of the Grand Mosque of Paris. / FISOM7691 via Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Vatican City, Feb 28, 2022 / 11:25 am (CNA). After meeting Pope Francis on Monday, the rector of the Grand Mosque of Paris invited Muslims in France to pray for peace in Ukraine. In a statement after his private […]
Russia’s Invasion Is Defeat for Humanity — How Should We Respond?
Dimitar Dilkoff Smoke billows over the town of Vasylkiv just outside Kyiv on Feb. 27, after overnight Russian strikes hit an oil depot. – Ukraine’s foreign minister said on February 27, that Kyiv would not buckle at talks with Russia over its invasion, accusing President Vladimir Putin of seeking to increase “pressure” by ordering his […]
Supreme Court hears arguments in 'public charge' case
The Supreme Court heard arguments Feb. 23 on whether Biden administration officials sought sufficient public comment and gave notice before ditching a Trump-era rule that denies a green card to recent immigrants who may need economic assistance.
Rejection or welcome: Transgender Catholics encounter both
For transgender Catholics across the United States, retaining their faith can entail complex calculations. They face rebukes from some fellow Catholics, including many bishops, yet find full acceptance in some premises of the church.
Vatican cardinal offers to help mediate between Ukraine, Russia
The Vatican is ready to facilitate negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, said Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state.
Dialogue is best antidote to extremism, pope tells Iraqi Christian leaders
Christians have a right to remain in Iraq and the obligation to contribute to the country’s growth and recovery, which will require collaboration among the churches and a commitment to interreligious dialogue, Pope Francis said.
El Salvador charges former president in 1989 murders of Jesuits, two women
Prosecutors in El Salvador have brought charges against a former president for the murders of six Jesuits in 1989, a crime carried out by soldiers during a brutal civil war in the Central American country.
America Media Announces 2022-2023 O’Hare Fellows
Matthew F. Malone, S.J., president and editor in chief of America Media, announced today the selection of three graduating seniors to serve as the 2022-23 Joseph A. O’Hare, S.J., Postgraduate Media Fellows.
Pope exhorts Iraqi Church leaders to promote interreligious dialogue
Francis thanks Christian communities of Iraq for their “courageous witnesses of fidelity to the Gospel” amid persecution during events in recent years