ISSUES & ADVOCACY

Caritas warns of rise in human trafficking amid pandemic

As governments and world leaders struggle to contain the coronavirus pandemic, they must also work harder to protect victims of human trafficking, said...

Hunger high on list of battles Catholic Relief Services facing amid pandemic

The health crisis is one in a list of emergencies  that CRS staff must tend to in its mission to help the world's poorest.

Notre Dame study examines 'everyday' Americans' attitudes toward abortion

Americans in a study about abortion said they do not typically discuss it, find the labels "pro-life" and "pro-choice" inadequate ...

Anti-racism resources can lead young people to open discussions, peaceful action

Young people have a valuable guide with which to spark conversations about anti-racism and the Catholic faith, thanks to...

Don't turn away from suffering on border, urges Sister Norma Pimentel

Sister Norma Pimentel, known for her work with migrants on the U.S.-Mexico border near Brownsville, Texas, made a public... 

Catholic leaders seek inclusion of nonpublic schools in next phase of COVID-19 funding

With federal aid on the line, Catholics are being urged to contact congressional leaders on nonpublic school funding.

Access to broadband may be one of the defining issues of our time

The pandemic has shown the gaps in the U.S. digital infrastructure, as millions of students just faded away ...

Black Catholics at march say Church's support needed more than ever

Members of the clergy and individuals of different racial groups came out to support...

Panelists discuss 'virus' of racism

Just as the world is facing the coronavirus pandemic and its deadly impact, racism likewise is a deadly virus that must be cured.

Group's filters help Navajo Nation have safe drinking water amid pandemic

As the coronavirus digs deeper into Navajo Nation, a nonprofit is working to ease the suffering.

Seamstresses building community by sewing thousands of face masks

The Lady Masketeers recently sent out 218 homemade fabric face masks. That brings their total to 2,605. 

Vatican listens to 'cry of poor, cry of the Earth' during pandemic

The Pope's vision of integral human development and ecology involves connections between humans and the environment.

Vatican official, panelists urge looking beyond U.S. during pandemic

The pandemic invites Catholics to listen with courage to the cry of the poor and to act in solidarity.

Heroes Act prohibits financial access to stimulus relief for Catholic schools

Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., shared the following message May 14 to all members of the diocesan community:

Covenant House in Asbury Park rises above coronavirus challenges

The constraints of social distancing brought on by COVID-19 are making for a different type of spring for Covenant House in Asbury Park.


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