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"We aren't asking for anything other than what public school kids need," said Kathleen Domingo, executive director of the California Catholic Conference, the public policy voice of the Catholic Church of California. "I don't understand why the department has been choosing to drag their feet in such a prolonged manner."

The California Conference of Catholic Bishops is joining Pope Francis in the launch of the Laudato Si' Action Platform (LSAP), scheduled to kick off on Sunday, November 14.

The Governor's signing period ends; Pope Francis Launching Call to Encounter and Laudato Si' Action Platform; and last chance to file taxes for those missing out on the Child Tax Credit payments in this week's Insights.

Pope Francis' Laudato Si' Action Platform, a worldwide grassroots effort to mobilize Catholics to take action on the Holy Father's message of environmental and "integral ecology," is scheduled to begin its enrollment period on Nov. 14.

It is estimated that between four and eight million families that are eligible for Child Tax Credit payments may be forfeiting those benefits if they do not file their income taxes by Nov. 15. 

Pope Francis formally launched the two-year global consultation process leading to the 2023 synod with a call to encounter, listen, and learn from others.

The deadline for Governor Newsom to sign or veto bills expired Oct. 10, and he signed into law 770 bills into law while vetoing 66 bills. Newsom's vetoes largely

Newsom signs bill to protect garment workers but removes St. Serra statue; October is Respect Life Month; help remains for CA renters and the head of the CCC talks about the future of the Church and healthcare in this week's Insights.

CCC Executive Director Kathleen Domingo recently spoke with Crux’s Charles Camosy to talk about public policy and the Church in California, the transformative ministerial experiences and lessons she brings with her, and the place of faith-based healthcare in the state.

California’s eviction moratorium expired Sept. 30, but assistance is still available for those who have completed a rental assistance application.