Religious freedom advocates: Will new administration continue support?
byBy Kurt Jensen, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — One of the most frequently expressed questions during an international religious freedom symposium Nov. 19 was…
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Gregory: Report is ‘tragic chronicle’ of ‘devious’ churchman, church failures
byBy Mark Zimmermann, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Cardinal-designate Wilton D. Gregory of Washington said the Vatican’s report on former cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick…
Bishops’ anti-racism ad hoc committee up for reauthorization
byBy Mark Pattison, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — The U.S. bishops are considering renewing the mandate of their Ad Hoc Committee Against Racism for…
Bishops consider COVID-19, racism additions to four-year strategic plan
byBy Mark Pattison, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Although the U.S. bishops’ four-year strategic plan was adopted one year ago, it was not scheduled…
Bishops, in virtual meeting, focus on McCarrick report, pandemic, racism
byBy Carol Zimmermann, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — The first day of the virtual fall assembly of the U.S. Catholic bishops, Nov. 16, included…
Alito sees religious freedom ‘fast becoming’ a ‘disfavored right’ among some
byBy Julie Asher, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Religious liberty “is fast becoming a disfavored right” in certain quarters in this country, Supreme Court…
Federal judge: rules restricting DACA program were invalid
byBy Carol Zimmermann, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — A federal judge ruled Nov. 14 that the suspension of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals…
Brooklyn Diocese asks high court for injunction on limits on indoor worship
byCatholic News Service BROOKLYN, N.Y. — The Diocese of Brooklyn Nov. 12 filed an emergency application with the U.S. Supreme Court for an injunction…
At Jesuit agency event, Biden announces he will dramatically raise refugee cap
byBy Rhina Guidos, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Weeks after the administration of President Donald Trump announced it was dropping to a historic low…
In gathering for U.S. bishops like no other, annual meeting goes online
byBy Rhina Guidos, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Catholic bishops will gather Nov. 16 and 17 for their annual meeting, but this time in…