Steady decline of U.S. Latinos identifying as Catholics sounds alarm to ‘shift gears’
By Maria-Pia Negro Chin The number of U.S. Latinos who identify as Catholic continues to decline steadily, with only about 43% now self-identifying as…
Disminución de latinos en EE.UU. que se identifican como católicos es visto como una llamada a ‘cambiar de marcha’
By Maria-Pia Negro Chin El número de latinos en Estados Unidos que se identifican como católicos sigue disminuyendo constantemente, con sólo alrededor del 43%…
Federal judge temporarily blocks Biden’s clean water rule amid challenge from 24 states
By Kate Scanlon WASHINGTON — A federal judge April 12 blocked a Biden administration rule that would expand federal protections for thousands of smaller…
Florida immigration bill criminalizing transporting undocumented immigrants has religious liberty implications, faith leaders say
A bill in Florida that supporters say would crack down on illegal immigration in the Sunshine State has prompted concerns from some faith leaders…
Las pastorales penitenciarias llevan la esperanza y la luz de Cristo a los que ‘cumplen condena’
Por Robert Alan Glover “Porque el Señor escucha a los necesitados y no desprecia a los suyos que están presos”, dice el salmista, y…
As Trump pleads not guilty, Catholic experts weigh in on impact of indictment on 2024 campaign
By Kate Scanlon Former President Donald Trump was arraigned April 4, pleading not guilty to 34 felony counts related to falsifying business records associated…
Two Catholic Relief Services’ workers slain in Ethiopia amid Easter Sunday unrest
By Kate Scanlon Two Catholic Relief Services staff members were shot and killed Easter Sunday in Ethiopia’s Amhara region, according to the U.S. Catholic…
Federal judge issues Good Friday ruling suspending FDA approval of abortion pill
By Kate Scanlon WASHINGTON — A federal judge in Texas ruled April 7 to suspend the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s approval of a…
Un juez federal dicta una sentencia de Viernes Santo que suspende la aprobación de la FDA de la píldora abortiva
Por Kate Scanlon WASHINGTON — Un juez federal de Texas dictaminó el 7 de abril suspender la aprobación por parte de la Administración de…
Catholic groups back U.N. request for international court to act on climate change
By James Martone UNITED NATIONS — Various Catholic groups praised a United Nations’ resolution that calls on the International Court of Justice to outline…