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U.S. bishops welcome court decision on Catholic schools
The Supreme Court affirmed in a July 8 ruling that California Catholic schools sued for job discrimination for firing teachers had acted within their rights.
Court rules in favor of employer exemptions to contraceptive coverage
In a 7-2 ruling July 8, the Supreme Court gave employers greater ability to opt out of providing contraceptive coverage in their health plans.
Fight against racism reveals ugly Catholic rift, but love remains
As a Black Catholic EWTN host spoke more about racism, contention with her fellow hosts grew on air. But as one filmmaker showed in a film about his Irish and African American parents, the Catholic faith is more than "a bunch of negatives," but a "life of love."
Don’t turn away from suffering on border, urges Sister Norma Pimentel
The sister known for her work with migrants on the U.S.-Mexico border made a public plea for asylum-seekers during the coronavirus pandemic. She also called for an end to the "Remain in Mexico" policy.
As cases of virus spike in Arizona, Tucson bishop suspends public worship
Tucson Bishop Edward J. Weisenburger announced July 1 that state health officials have "strongly recommended" the suspension of public worship and that he agrees the recommendation is a wise course of action.
Faith leaders ask Congress to boost overseas pandemic aid
"If we don’t beat COVID-19 everywhere, we can’t beat it anywhere," Catholic Relief Services said in a statement July 1. Faith leaders seek up to $15 billion for countries least able to handle the coronavirus.
100-plus bishops demand global supply chain regulations
"The coronavirus crisis," said a group of bishops, should be an opportunity "to put in place a new economic system that serves people and the planet first."
Work of ending racism shouldn’t be toppled by looting, Calif. bishop says
Bishop Jaime Soto of Sacramento, where a statue of St. Junipero Serra was toppled July 4, said the "primary task" in America "is to build up our community, not tear it down."
Natural Family Planning Awareness Week slated for July 19-25
The national educational campaign of the U.S. bishops celebrates "God's design for married love and the gift of life" and to raise awareness of NFP methods.
Cleveland priest faces multiple federal child pornography charges
The 40-year-old priest, charged with eight crimes including child pornography, was arrested Dec. 5 and has continued to be held without bond.