(Politico) Anthony Fauci isn’t hiding his relief that he’s serving in a new administration. One day into the Biden presidency, the longtime infectious disease expert and unlikely celebrity of the Covid-19 response described it as “a refreshing experience.” Fauci, who has served under seven presidents as head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, … [Read more...] about ‘Nobody Is Telling You What to Say’: Fauci Regains the Spotlight Under Biden
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With New Executive Order, This Immigrant Is Leaving Church Sanctuary After 3.5 Years
by Yonat Shimron DURHAM, N.C. (RNS) Jose Chicas, a native of El Salvador who has been living in church sanctuary for more than three years, will move out Friday (Jan. 22) after President Joe Biden signed an executive order temporarily halting the deportation of undocumented immigrants. Chicas, 55, has been living in an old clapboard house next door to St. John’s … [Read more...] about With New Executive Order, This Immigrant Is Leaving Church Sanctuary After 3.5 Years
Head of US Bishops’ Conference Warns Biden Would ‘Advance Moral Evils and Threaten Human Life’
(Fox News) The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) issued a stark condemnation of President Biden's abortion agenda on the day of his inauguration, arguing that he would advance "moral evil" on the "preeminent priority" for the faithful. "I must point out that our new President has pledged to pursue certain policies that would advance moral evils and threaten human … [Read more...] about Head of US Bishops’ Conference Warns Biden Would ‘Advance Moral Evils and Threaten Human Life’
On Day One, Biden Targets Trump Policies on Climate, Virus
By ZEKE MILLER and AAMER MADHANI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) President Joe Biden is moving swiftly to dismantle Donald Trump's legacy on his first day in office, signing a series of executive actions that reverse course on immigration, climate change, racial equity and the handling of the coronavirus pandemic. The new president signed the orders just hours after … [Read more...] about On Day One, Biden Targets Trump Policies on Climate, Virus
Central American Caravan Is ‘First Moral Test for Biden,’ Say Activists
by Alejandra Molina (RNS) Honduran migrants encountered tear gas and were struck with sticks as they pushed through lines of Guatemalan soldiers in their trek to reach Mexico and seek asylum in the United States. They departed from San Pedro Sula, Honduras, early Friday (Jan. 15), but by Tuesday the large caravan had largely dissolved after a dayslong standoff with … [Read more...] about Central American Caravan Is ‘First Moral Test for Biden,’ Say Activists