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Bishops say fellow Texans’ help for one another amid storm is ‘edifying’

The Catholic bishops of Texas said Feb. 20 that the generosity of their fellow Texans reaching out to help their neighbors, even while they are also managing their own needs during a historic winter storm, "is truly edifying."

Dioceses dispute conclusions, methods of AP report on pandemic funding

U.S. dioceses are crying foul over an investigative report on coronavirus relief funding they say grossly mischaracterized the Catholic Church's finances and unrestricted cash flows, leaving the crass impression the church used the 2020 CARES Act to hoard cash.

S.C. governor signs abortion bill, says right to life is ‘fundamental’

Saying "there are a lot of happy hearts beating right now," Republican Gov. Henry McMaster of South Carolina signed a bill into law Feb. 18 that would prohibit most abortions if a fetal heartbeat is detected on ultrasound.

Pope, Curia prepare for personal Lenten retreat

Pope Francis sent copies of a 17th-century book of spiritual meditations to members of the Roman Curia to help guide them during their Lenten retreat.

Bosnian priest appeals for refugees despairing in winter conditions

The head of Caritas in Bosnia-Herzegovina has urged help for refugees stranded in drastic winter conditions in the Balkan country and accused the European Union of ignoring their plight and seeking to "wash its hands like Pilate."

Vatican expects budget deficit for 2021

In the wake of the economic fallout due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Vatican Secretariat for the Economy said it expects a multimillion-dollar deficit in its budget for 2021.

Getting COVID-19 vaccine included in Vatican employee safety regulations

The Vatican will sanction employees who refuse to get a vaccine, unless they have "proven health reasons" not to, according to a new Vatican decree.

Sisters’ residence in New Orleans gets Mardi Gras treatment

The butterflies are waving on Robert E. Lee Boulevard in New Orleans, as are the ragdolls and pink panthers.
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