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Spitting incident shows racism, hate in Jerusalem, church says
The acts "are an expression of racism and anti-Christian hate" that have been "taking place frequently, especially by religious Jews against Christian clergymen" in the Old City, said Armenian Orthodox Patriarchate.
Mass arrests in Ethiopia scare Tigrayans in neighboring countries
Amid reports of at least 1,000 people arrested in the Ethiopian capital in the past week, a source said authorities intend to crack down on Tigrayans in other countries "for providing wrong information about the conflict."
CRS stresses unity in its efforts to serve people around the world
During the U.S. bishops' meeting, the prelates heard how Catholic Relief Services is responding to the impact of climate change, earthquakes, hunger and meager farm production, plus education for children around the world.
Archbishop Perez tells U.S. bishops of journey with young Catholics
Philadelphia Archbishop Nelson Pérez invited fellow bishops to a national gathering in Chicago in June to participate with young Catholics in a dialogue about issues of culture, racism and inclusion through the prism of faith.
Bishops approve plans for three-year National Eucharistic Revival
The revival will start on the feast of Corpus Christi June 16, 2022, with a diocesan focus that will include eucharistic processions and other prayer events around the country, culminating in the National Eucharistic Congress 2024 in Indianapolis.
Sister Maureen McDermott, Catholic school leader, dies at 65
The I.H.M. sister had resigned her position as superintendent of secondary schools and chief academic officer for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia on Nov. 5. Her death less than two weeks later shocked colleagues in the archdiocese.
Pandemic hasn’t stopped church from aiding moms in need
The "Walking with Moms in Need" initiative, which connects a pregnant or parenting mother with life-affirming assistance at any local Catholic parish, may be little known because it was launched just as the COVID pandemic hit.
Sister Marita Donald Toland, I.H.M., dies at 87
A native of Most Blessed Sacrament Parish in West Philadelphia, the former Mary Patricia Toland became an I.H.M. sister and served in the congregation for 70 years.
Communion statement aims to ‘retrieve and revive’ understanding
The U.S. bishops' document titled "The Mystery of the Eucharist in the Life of the Church," approved Nov. 17 does not call out Catholic political leaders, but does point out the seriousness of the sacrament.
East European churches struggle with COVID-19 upsurge
Church leaders in Europe are urging citizens in countries with low vaccination rates to cooperate with health campaigns. Fatalities are up 10% across the continent due to the delta variant of the coronavirus.