Devin Watkins

1 month ago | cei.org | Ben Lieberman |Devin Watkins

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released new rules on appliance energy and water limits Friday that agreed with the Competitive Enterprise Institute’s (CEI) statutory interpretation of DOE’s lack of statutory authority to limit water use in appliances, a major victory for consumers. In a lawsuit against DOE on behalf of individual consumers, CEI argued that department-mandated water limits for clothes washers and dishwashers were unlawful because they exceeded the limits set by Congress.

Jan 9, 2025 | vaticannews.va | Devin Watkins

By Devin Watkins At his annual Audience for Members of the Diplomatic Corps accredited to the Holy See on Thursday, Pope Francis laid out his vision for a ‘diplomacy of hope’ based on truth, forgiveness, freedom, and justice. The Holy Father began his address, which was read by Msgr.

Jan 7, 2025 | todayscatholic.com.my | Devin Watkins |Sarah Leong

Pope Francis presides at Mass on the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord, and recalls that the star which points to Jesus is visible to everyone, inviting us to seek Him in all things.

Dec 10, 2024 | vaticannews.va | Devin Watkins

By Devin Watkins “As President Biden prepares to leave office, please urge him to commute all current federal death sentences to terms of imprisonment before his term ends.” The US Bishops made that appeal to Americans on the website of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB).

Dec 6, 2024 | vaticannews.va | Devin Watkins

By Devin Watkins “The words of St. Paul should resonate in the heart of every baptized person: ‘Woe to me if I do not preach the Gospel!’” Pope Francis offered that reminder on Friday as he held an audience with the Carmelite Sisters Messengers of the Holy Spirit, many of whom traveled on pilgrimage from Brazil and parts of Europe. He recalled that this year has seen the institute celebrate their 40th anniversary and elect a new leadership team during their 4th General Chapter.