U.S. judge permanently stops Georgia’s ‘heartbeat law’ from taking effect
byATLANTA — The head of a leading national pro-life organization said she was disappointed “the will of the people is being thwarted” in a…
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Amid unrest, some say church can engage in fight against racism
byBy Rhina Guidos Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Some bishops have denounced them. Others have embraced them. One held a sign with the words…
Panel looks at role racism, religion, COVID-19 will play in elections
byBy Kurt Jensen Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — The combination of concern over government response to COVID-19 and the economic collapse brought about by…
Detroit Catholic high school looks at combating racial, social injustice
byBy Michael Stechschulte Catholic News Service DETROIT — Bruce McDonald remembers being a teenager and getting his driver’s license. He was excited, as most…
Fire ravages historic California mission, but community vows to rebuild
byBy Pablo Kay Catholic News Service LOS ANGELES — The fire that ravaged Mission San Gabriel Arcángel church in the predawn hours of July…
Pope advances sainthood causes of two women, three men
byBy Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis advanced the sainthood causes of two women and three men, including an…
July 16 virtual pilgrimage to Lourdes to affirm prayer against COVID-19
byBy Jonathan Luxmoore Catholic News Service OXFORD, England — An international virtual pilgrimage to the sanctuary of Lourdes, France, will “affirm the power of…
Sanctuaries, shrines Catholics can ‘visit’ virtually in Europe, Mideast
byBy Carol Glatz Catholic News Service ROME — Despite ongoing and unpredictable travel restrictions, there are still a number of important sites, shrines and…
Catholic universities oppose ICE guidance for international students
byBy Carol Zimmermann Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — U.S. Catholic college and university leaders have joined the nation’s higher education community in condemning a…
Vatican: More must be done to protect rights, dignity of refugees
byBy Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The international community must increase its efforts to help protect the lives of refugees,…