Pro-Life Feminists Unite at the March for Life
Catholic News Service highlights pro-life feminists and whole life activists at the March for Life:
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Trump’s Immigration Remarks Reflect His Bigotry
via AP: Archbishop John C. Wester, the leader of New Mexico’s largest diocese said Wednesday he believes comments about immigration attributed to President Donald Trump “reflect bigotry” and that immigrants from poor countries made the U.S. great…. Last week, while meeting with lawmakers about a potential deal on immigration, Trump questioned why the U.S. should… Read More Trump’s Immigration Remarks Reflect His Bigotry
Why Bishop Anthony Taylor Boycotted Little Rock’s March for Life
Bishop Anthony Taylor of Little Rock explained his decision to not participate in the march in a letter to the people of the diocese: This is also to advise you that I will not be participating in the March and Rally for Life as in previous years. The reason is that Arkansas Right to Life… Read More Why Bishop Anthony Taylor Boycotted Little Rock’s March for Life
Pope Francis Performs Midair Wedding Ceremony for Couple on Papal Flight
via CNS: During his flight to Iquique Jan. 18, the pope was approached by LatAm flight steward Carlos Ciuffardi Elorriaga and asked for a blessing for him and his wife, stewardess Paula Podest Ruiz. The couple were supposed to be married in their home parish in Santiago Feb. 27, 2010. However, tragedy struck when an… Read More Pope Francis Performs Midair Wedding Ceremony for Couple on Papal Flight
Bishops Weisenburger and Kicanas: Time to Speak Up for Immigrants
Bishop Emeritus Gerald Kicanas and Bishop Edward Weisenburger of the Diocese of Tucson write: As we begin a new year, fears continue to grow for legal immigrants, as the administration rescinds protections that had been extended to them by previous presidents. Not only is the current administration set on deporting undocumented immigrants with equities, it… Read More Bishops Weisenburger and Kicanas: Time to Speak Up for Immigrants
Trump Attacks Immigration from ‘Shithole’ Countries
via Washington Post: President Trump grew frustrated with lawmakers Thursday in the Oval Office when they discussed granting entry to immigrants from Haiti, El Salvador and African countries as part of a bipartisan immigration deal, according to several people briefed on the meeting. “Why are we having all these people from shithole countries come here?”… Read More Trump Attacks Immigration from ‘Shithole’ Countries
Pope Francis’ Prayer Intentions for January 2018: For Religious Minorities in Asia
In the vastly diversified cultural world of Asia, the Church faces many risks and her task is made more difficult by the fact of her being a minority. These risks, these challenges are shared with other minority religious traditions, with whom we share a desire for wisdom, truth and holiness. When we think of those… Read More Pope Francis’ Prayer Intentions for January 2018: For Religious Minorities in Asia
