The first Latino pope and Hispanic Heritage Month

Some Catholic schools are implementing dual-language programs, part of an effort to reflect the reality of life in the church in the United States.

A new survey finds that most U.S. Hispanics generally oppose abortion, writes J.D. Long-García, but the community’s complex, pro-family attitudes do not easily fit the two-party political structure.

Its multifaceted approach aims to welcome couples into the community, enrich their relationships and help them grow together in the faith.

“Let me be clear: This is not a political statement,” said Supreme Knight Carl Anderson. “This is a statement of principle. This is about helping people who need our help right now.”

The near-term hardship “won’t hit for a week or two,” Bishop Kopacz said. But “as time goes on this month, there’s going to be some real crises.”

On Tuesday, Archbishop García-Siller tweeted that the president should “stop hate and racism, starting with yourself.” The tweet has since been deleted.

“Latinos in this community have a target on their backs.”

Throughout his administration, President Donald Trump has vowed to curb both legal and illegal immigration to the United States.

Critics and supporters of the Vatican’s latest document on gender and sexuality may find little common ground on the issue, but they can agree on this: The church needs to further a dialogue about transgender individuals.