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Cardinal: Dive deep into Scripture to find joy, clarity in anxious times
Joy has to be rooted in the fullness of reality, the suffering of the Cross, the glory of the Resurrection and the providence of God, not in a gooey meringue of sweetness.
Bishops across U.S. condemn separation, detention of migrant children
UPDATED - The country's Catholic bishops have joined a chorus of organizations, institutions and high-profile individuals urging the Trump administration to stop separating children from their parents as they seek respite in the U.S.
Astronomy, Eucharist share stage at Thomism conference
The Thomistic Institute and the Society of Catholic Scientists hosted a forum focused on the intersection between the natural sciences, especially physics and biology, and Thomistic thought.
Trenton bishop decries mass shooting that took place during arts festival
No motive "can justify these ongoing, seemingly relentless acts of gun violence plaguing our cities," Bishop David M. O'Connell of Trenton said.
Bishops’ pastoral letter on racism on track for November vote
Bishop Sheldon J. Fabre said the document will focus on contemporary concerns affecting Native Americans and African-Americans and the "targeting" of Hispanics with racist language and actions.
In two-day national meeting, U.S. bishops address social, religious issues
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops addressed health care partnerships, the charter on the protection of young people, the 2020 elections, immigration, racism, religious freedom and Asian and Pacific Island Catholics.
Video, new items to aid bishops’ election kit ahead of 2020 election
The bishops OK'd a letter "to inspire prayer and action regarding public life" and other resources that would apply the teaching of Pope Francis to contemporary issues and clarify the document "Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship."
Bishops adopt ‘pastoral response’ for Asian, Pacific Island Catholics
Bishop Oscar A. Solis, chairman of the bishops' Subcommittee for Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs, told the assembly that the document addresses the fastest growing minority community in the United States church.
Official explains Vatican media strategy: Let the pope be himself
To be "successful" on social media, Pope Francis only has to be himself; gimmicks aren't necessary, a Vatican official told Catholic communicators.
Bishops accept revised guidelines for health care partnerships
Under development since 2015, the revised directives govern moral questions related to the delivery of health care in settings involving cooperation among Catholic and non-Catholic systems.