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U.S. church urged to turn attention to racism before fractures widen
Racism takes many forms: unequal access to housing, economic segregation, differences in the quality of schools between poor and well-to-do communities, and how police approach someone at a traffic stop or a street-side altercation.
Clergy receive update on sex abuse bill’s status, victim support info
Archbishop Charles Chaput sent all priests and deacons of the archdiocese the latest details on legislation that would lift the statutes of limitation on lawsuits of child sexual abuse, plus resources for aiding adult survivors.
Catholics, ‘all people of goodwill’ urged to pray for peace in U.S.
The National Black Catholic Congress called for four weeks of prayer beginning July 18 using the Roman Missal's formula that "every division may be removed, and equity and justice may be established in human society."
Pope calls attack at French city act of ‘blind violence’
Following the attack that left 84 people dead in Nice, France, July 14, Pope Francis this morning expressed his condolences and pledges of prayer for the victims of the tragedy, as did Archbishop Charles Chaput.
Injunction placed on Indiana abortion law; Planned Parenthood closes site
A federal judge has put on hold an Indiana law that makes it illegal for women in the state to have an abortion solely based on the race, gender or disability of a fetus.
New campaign invites millennials to ‘come home’ to Catholic faith
Evangomercials is a name Catholics Come Home trademarked to describe its TV commercials on Catholic evangelism, which the organization says "change hearts."
Chaplains use faith, listening to help their flocks in summer of mistrust, fear
Many in the black community have voiced fear, as well as anger toward police. And police feel that "here are these people who hate us," said Father Landeza.
Group hopes its latest Tweetfest draws new people to pro-life movement
ProLife Youth has Tweetfests twice a year -- one in the summer and one in the winter. The events aim to show that contrary to what the media portrays, youth are pro-life.
Pope brings Latin American vision to universal mission of the church
The challenges and experiences of the church in Latin America figure heavily in Pope Francis' papacy, especially when it comes to making bishop appointments, addressing global issues and the pastoral care of the poor and the marginalized.
University of Notre Dame to start center at Catholic church in Dublin
A center the university will establish in Ireland will offer a haven for those seeking to reignite their faith, a debating ground for those who have questions and a magnet for non-Catholics who want to learn about the faith.