Nation and world briefs

Pandemic vocations: Call is the same, but many are answering virtually

Vocations directors, men and women discerning a call say that online ministry fills the gaps, but also say it’s not the same

Migrants at the border: Smugglers spread rumors, push factors continue

Officials are seeing larger numbers of migrants heading toward U.S. border

By: Catholic News Service (CNS)

Bishops speak out against violence targeting Asian Americans

Six Asian American women were killed in Atlanta, among other acts of racism and violence