Fighting racism means putting faith in action, say Black Catholics
By Sophia Martinson Catholic News Service One day in early June, John Thordarson released a short video he had finally finished. Under a black…
Faith leaders ask Congress to boost overseas pandemic aid
WASHINGTON — Three dozen faith-based organizations, including Catholic Relief Services, have asked Congress to immediately fund efforts to respond to the coronavirus pandemic around…
Soto: ‘Strenuous labor’ of ending racism shouldn’t be ‘toppled’ by looting
By Catholic News Service SACRAMENTO, Calif. — By defacing and toppling a statue of St. Junipero Serra in Sacramento, protesters may have meant “to…
USCCB’s 2020 Natural Family Planning Awareness Week slated for July 19-25
By Julie Asher Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Natural Family Planning Awareness Week is slated for July 19-25 this year and has as its…
Concert honoring St. John Paul II centenary available online
WASHINGTON — A concert honoring the centennial of St. John Paul II’s birth is now available online. The concert, featuring some of the United…
Indiana priest suspended after derogatory remarks about protesters
By Rhina Guidos Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — The bishop of the Diocese of Lafayette, Indiana, has suspended a priest from public ministry after…
Judge strikes down Trump administration’s ‘third-country asylum rule’
By Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — A federal judge ruled late June 30 the Trump administration unlawfully implemented its 2019 policy to turn away…
Ruling in Montana case called ‘welcome victory’ for religious freedom
By Kurt Jensen Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — The consensus from religious liberty advocates following the June 30 Supreme Court ruling on public funds…
Florida bishops hail new law on parental consent before minor has abortion
By Jean Gonzalez Catholic News Service ORLANDO, Fla.— Pro-life advocates in Florida applauded Gov. Ron DeSantis when he signed a bill June 30 that…
Msgr. Ratzinger, retired pope’s brother, dies at 96
By Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Msgr. Georg Ratzinger, a musician and retired Pope Benedict XVI’s elder brother, died July 1 at the…