ISSUES & ADVOCACY
Vatican: 'Killer robots' pose threat to innocent civilians
The use of "killer robots" and other lethal autonomous weapons systems violate international treaties because innocent civilians could be erroneously targeted, the Vatican said during a U.N. meeting in Geneva.
Hundreds of migrants are in limbo on rescue boats in Mediterranean
Two rescue boats carrying 800 migrants saved from sinking or overcrowded vessels ...
Hundreds march for voting rights, justice near U.S. Capitol; 200 arrested
Hundreds of people marched – and over 200 of them were arrested – Aug. 2 at a "Moral Monday" rally for voting rights and economic justice near the Capitol.
German bishop: Floods' damage to souls might be worse than property issues
Dealing with the aftermath of the recent floods in parts of Germany will be a long-haul effort for people ...
Pro-life advocates hope new flag becomes unifying symbol of movement
In a time when signs are widely used to promote political and cultural movements, ...
Mississippi's attorney general in brief urges high court to overturn Roe
Many would like to believe the U.S. Supreme Court's 1973 Roe v. Wade decision legalizing abortion ...
Desperation in Honduras fuels migration northward, U.S. visitors learn
Franciscan Sister Mary Kennedy traveled from the United States to Honduras recently to...
Advocates: Ruling against DACA must push Congress to act
Catholic immigration advocates are urging Congress and President Joe Biden to speed up legislation to protect immigrants after a federal judge ruled July 16 to end a program that prevents the deportation of thousands of immigrants brought into the U.S. illegally as children.
Pope prays for victims of German floods as death toll rises
Pope Francis offered prayers and expressed his closeness with the people of Germany after severe flooding in the western part of the country claimed the lives of more than 80 people.
Genocide charges 'must be pursued,' Rep. Smith says
Charges of genocide – whoever the victim, whoever the perpetrator – ...
Catholics urged to contact legislators to stop taxpayer monies from funding abortion
Catholics across the state and nation are being encouraged to ...
U.S. bishops again urge House members to restore Hyde to spending bill
The House Committee on Appropriations is poised to mark up "the most...
Bishop chairmen respond to extreme abortion push in Appropriations Bill
This week, the House Committee on Appropriations will mark up the LHHS appropriations bill, ...
Virginia man rows to raise awareness, funds for Alzheimer's caregivers
It wasn't breaking the world record for rowing distance of which ...
U.S. Bishop Chairmen on Justice Department’s Moratorium on Federal Executions
...God created and loves every person, and we should respond to this love with reverence...
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