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Church ready to work with all partners ‘for racial justice’
Archbishop Joseph Kurtz of Louisville said people should now "come together to work for racial justice," whatever their reaction is to recent decisions regarding the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor by police.
Black deacon sees pros, cons in BLM’s fight for racial equality, justice
A Memphis deacon finds "the organization is concerned about a lot more than simply addressing those issues left by the legacy of slavery," and calls their statements "problematic."
‘Live the Gospel of Life’ is theme for Respect Life Month this October
The U.S. Catholic Church's observance "is a time to focus on God's precious gift of human life and our responsibility to care for, protect and defend the lives of our brothers and sisters."
Congress urged to cover immigrant, refugee families in any stimulus bill
The pandemic's front-line essential workers include many migrants and refugees, said Washington Auxiliary Bishop Mario E. Dorsonville during a Sept. 23 House subcommittee hearing.
Sister Norma Pimentel named one of Time magazine’s 100 most influential people of 2020
Known for her work with migrants along the U.S.-Mexican border in Texas, the Missionary of Jesus hopes the recognition will highlight "what each can do to respect all human life, especially the most vulnerable."
Pro-life action, public faith on menu at gathering
At the online Sept. 23 National Catholic Prayer Breakfast, President Trump announced plans to sign a "Born Alive Executive Order," while Auxiliary Bishop Robert Barron said "privatized religion" is "bad for democracy."
U.S. bishops say ‘enough’ on federal executions
Two days ahead of the seventh federal execution of 2020, the bishops' domestic justice and pro-life committee chairs called on the government to end capital punishment.
Knights’ donation to Brooklyn, N.Y., church follows desecration of statue
The fraternal order gave $10,000 to Our Lady of Solace Church in the Diocese of Brooklyn after a vandal desecrated the parish's beloved statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Amid pandemic, support group for clergy abuse survivors holds meetings online
Since March, the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis has been hosting virtual sessions to continue its ongoing efforts to aid victims in their healing.
‘You are not alone,’ archbishop tells victims of wildfires
During a Sept. 19-20 visit, Archbishop Alexander K. Sample of Portland, Oregon consoled some of the hundreds of people who lost homes in deadly blazes that recently ravaged the state.