On Dec. 8, two dozen members of Congress from both the House and Senate submitted a letter, hand-delivered to Google CEO Sundar Pichai by Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., demanding Google reverse its decision.
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FDA Decision Allows Abortion Drugs to be Prescribed Online and Sent in Mail
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) decision to lift restrictions on the abortion pill mifepristone — paving the way for women to obtain the pill by mail and self-perform abortions as early as 10 weeks of gestation without an in-person clinic visit — has drawn new criticism from pro-life advocates.
Sisters Of Charity Relief Team Clears Away Tornado-Wrought Debris; Leaves Hope Behind
Bowling Green resident Janet Jessie was home on Dec. 16, six days after a tornado tore through her property. At that point, the dismantled part of her metal roof was patched. However, debris was still littered throughout her yard. Then, unexpectedly, the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, Kentucky, disaster relief team arrived.
Maryknoll Has ‘Sending Ceremony’ for Largest Lay Missioner Class Since 2005
Thirteen new Maryknoll lay missioners were officially sent into mission Dec. 11 to minister in six countries around the world: Bolivia, Brazil, El Salvador, Kenya, Tanzania and the U.S.-Mexico border.
Cross, Steeple Are Reattached to Nashville Church Damaged in 2020 Tornado
As a crowd of about 150 people stood in front of the historic Church of the Assumption in Nashville waiting for the steeple and cross to be reattached to the top of the church, Bishop J. Mark Spalding recalled the lyrics of the hymn “Lift High the Cross.”
Catholic Groups Challenge Federal Mandate on Gender Transition Procedures
Several Catholic hospitals, a Catholic university and Mercy sisters who run health clinics filed a challenge to a federal mandate for performing gender transition procedures with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit Dec. 15.
Catholic Charities Taking Donations for Tornado Relief
Want to help victims of the tornadoes that hit six states? Catholic Charities USA is accepting donations. The site has a button to hit to donate for tornado relief.
Kentucky Bishop After Tornadoes: People ‘Resilient’ in Face of Tragedy
The tearful homilies that Kentucky pastor Father David Kennedy gave on Sunday morning, worried about the well-being of one community of parishioners, turned hopeful by day’s end as he gave a private Mass to a parishioner that narrowly escaped a tornado.
Church Leaders Pray for Those Affected by Deadly Midwest Tornadoes
U.S. bishops prayed that those affected by a series of tornadoes that tore through six midwestern and southern states over the weekend find “peace, comfort, and hope” in the Catholic faith as they grieve, rebuild and recover.
Pope Francis Could Visit Canada as Part of Reconciliation Process, Archbishop Says
After Pope Francis voiced his intention earlier this year to travel to Canada as part of the nation’s reconciliation process with indigenous communities, one of the country’s top prelates has said the papal visit could come as early as next year.