The text seeks “to relaunch the rich contents” of an encyclical still relevant today and even more so in the light of a world hit by the Covid-19 pandemic.

The justices rejected administration arguments that the 8-year-old Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program is illegal.

The administration's final rule for section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act was deplored by advocates for L.G.B.T. rights, but welcomed by the U.S. bishops to “restore the rights of health care providers.”

On this episode of “Inside the Vatican,” the hosts discuss why the Vatican has remained quiet in response to Archbishop Viganò and whether that is likely to change following President Trump’s endorsement.

Attorney General William Barr has set execution dates for four federal prisoners on death row.

John Murray, a Catholic, said: "The Irish civil rights movement (that served as a precursor to the Troubles) was directly influenced by the African American civil rights movement of the late 1960s."

The decision was for two consolidated cases about fired gay employees and a separate case concerning a fired transgender worker who had sued for employment discrimination after being fired.

“The blueprint for transformation and liberation is already available,” she said. “The question that remains is: Will those in power use it?”

The changes may eliminate multiple grounds under which people can be granted asylum and allow immigration judges to reject asylum applications without hearing from those seeking it.

Archbishop Viganò, marginalized by his own rhetoric, wants to stay in the public spotlight by whatever method possible.