Haitian Americans eager to evaluate, assist earthquake-rattled island
August 17, 2021
Long Island’s Haitian American community is concerned about friends and relatives affected by the recent earthquake, and people want to help. From her home in… Read More
Biden administration grapples with ‘convoluted’ immigration messaging
August 16, 2021
The summer began with Vice President Kamala Harris’ unwelcoming words to Central Americans in a speech in Guatemala: “Do not come.” But it’s clear that… Read More
CRS Responds to Haiti Earthquake
August 16, 2021
Members of a rescue and protection team clean debris from a house in Les Cayes, Haiti, Aug. 15, 2021, following a magnitude 7.2 earthquake the… Read More
Bishop Estévez Blesses New Gate of Heaven Catholic Cemetery
August 16, 2021
After months of planning and construction, Gate of Heaven Catholic Cemetery is now open to serve the needs of the Jacksonville community. Bishop Felipe Estévez… Read More
Here’s where to donate to help agencies respond to the Haiti earthquake
August 16, 2021
Numerous organizations, including Catholic agencies, are accepting donations to assist with their emergency response to the Haiti earthquake. — Catholic Relief Services: online: crs.org; by… Read More
Pope prays for peace in Afghanistan as Taliban takes control
August 16, 2021
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Hours before the Taliban took control of Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul, Pope Francis expressed his hope for the peace and safety of… Read More
Archbishop says Berlin Wall was a Good Friday in German history
August 13, 2021
BERLIN (CNS) — Catholics and Protestants gathered Aug. 13 to remember the day in 1961 when their city was divided, becoming a symbol of the… Read More
After Maronite patriarch pressured, U.S. advocates express support
August 13, 2021
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Advocates, political leaders and a Maronite Catholic bishop gathered on Zoom for a virtual seminar to express support for Lebanon’s Maronite patriarch,… Read More
Supreme Court rejects challenge to Indiana University’s vaccine mandate
August 13, 2021
WASHINGTON (CNS) — The Supreme Court announced Aug. 12 that it will not hear an appeal from a group of students at Indiana University who… Read More
Catholic School Officials Issue Temporary Mask Mandate
August 12, 2021
As students head back to school this week, a temporary policy was rolled out on Monday, August 9, requiring masks to be worn indoors for… Read More
