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Russian Catholic urges nation’s bishops to speak out on massive arrests
The Moscow archdiocese would not comment on "political matters" as mass arrests and beatings of protesters continued. Younger Catholics relying on Catholic social teaching are "becoming more active, as the persecution starts to affect them."
Online ‘marathon’ planned for day of prayer against trafficking
An online event on Feb. 8, feast of St. Josephine Bakhita who had been sold into slavery as a child, will pray for an economy free of exploited, trafficked persons.
World must realize common humanity or fall apart, pope says
The world must begin to realize its shared humanity in order to live peacefully, otherwise it risks endless conflicts, Pope Francis said among world leaders. "Today, there is no time for indifference."
Caritas: Access to vaccine not as equitable as it should be
The global Catholic charities agency called on world leaders to set aside seeking returns on their investments in the COVID-19 vaccine and instead focus on its equitable distribution, especially in poor countries.
St. Joseph Sisters’ retreat in Cape May Point to close permanently
Loss of programming due to the COVID-19 pandemic has forced the closure of St. Mary's by-the-Sea Retreat House, operating at its beachside location for more than a century.
Pastor examines Father Augustus Tolton, Black Catholic experience
In a Feb. 10 online presentation, Father Stephen Thorne of St. Martin de Porres Parish in Philadelphia will explore the life of the first African American priest ordained in the U.S., while tracing new opportunities for church renewal.
Institute in San Francisco launches ‘Year for the Homeless’
The Benedict XVI Institute for Sacred Music and Divine Worship is calling people to prayer, commissioning a special requiem Mass and holding fundraisers via Zoom to help the homeless.
Bishop warns against ‘weaponization of Eucharist’ with elected officials
Depriving Catholic politicians of the Eucharist would be an effort "not to convince people by reason, but, rather, to pummel them into submission on the issue," said San Diego Bishop Robert McElroy.
Recalling words of St. John Paul, Cuban Catholics say they control future
Hundreds of Cuban Catholics issued a public appeal and challenged people to use "our real power as citizens," adding they are "a sleeping giant that can make Cuba change; it just needs to wake up."
Bishops: Any new pandemic relief bill should promote human life, dignity
The chairmen of six bishops' committees said COVID relief measures must help struggling families, businesses and other entities while also promoting "life-affirming policies."