National News
Supreme Court: Law protects LGBT workers from discrimination
Despite interpretations of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, "Only the written word is the law, and all persons are entitled to its benefit," Justice Gorsuch wrote in the court's majority opinion.
Detroit archdiocese condemns attacks on Washington archbishop
A fringe organization that bills itself as Catholic made "racist and derogatory" attacks on Archbishop Wilton Gregory, who is Black. "Vile comments" by the group were also opposed in Tennessee.
N. Ireland’s experience may offer insight into U.S. policing issues
A dual citizen and former California cop sees remarkable parallels between today's calls for reform of police departments in the U.S. and the experience of the Troubles.
Women religious, inspired by racism protests, see long road ahead
Across the country, religious sisters have joined in peaceful protests against racial inequality. They say the church must own up to and help eradicate systemic racism in the U.S.
Catholics of all ages, races march on Atlanta for racial justice
A peaceful protest against racism in Atlanta brought together 400 clergy, religious and lay Catholics on June 11, three days before a black man there was killed by police.
Website pilfering copyrighted Catholic news in four states
A network of purportedly Catholic sites takes content from diocesan media and, an expert suspects, harvests user emails to push political messages before this year's elections.
White House to issue more stringent asylum rules
Faith groups and other immigrant supporters are bracing for changes that may further limit claims and "make it nearly impossible" for people to gain asylum in the U.S.
Final HHS rule helps ‘restore rights of health care providers,’ say bishops
Health care workers will not be required to perform "gender identity" and "termination of pregnancy" procedures, nor insurers to pay for them, under new HHS regulations.
No evidence found of improprieties by national shrine rector
The bishop of Scranton found no evidence of sexual impropriety by Msgr. Walter Rossi, and the archbishop of Washington found no financial mismanagement at the shrine.
Pandemic, recession causing Catholic schools to close
More than 100 Catholic elementary and secondary schools are expected to close nationwide by the fall as parents who have lost jobs can no longer afford tuition.