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Racism seen ‘at heart’ of man’s death at hands of Minneapolis police
The Catholic peace organization Pax Christi USA said it stands "in solidarity with our siblings in Minneapolis who are protesting white supremacy" in the killing of George Floyd and is "working to dismantle systemic racism in all its forms."
Bishops ‘sickened’ by Floyd’s death, say racism ‘real and present danger’
Late Friday, May 29, seven key bishops including Archbishop Nelson Perez issued a statement saying they were "outraged to watch another video of an African American man being killed before our very eyes."
Archbishop Perez leads online Hispanic youth retreat
Sponsored by the archdiocesan Office for Hispanic Catholics, the May 30 Facebook Live event will also feature Lucia and Ricardo Luzondo of EWTN and Philadelphia Auxiliary Bishop Edward Deliman.
Parishes hear guidance to welcome faithful back to Mass
More than 3,000 people joined a May 27 webinar of the Philadelphia Archdiocese to learn of health precautions, church occupancy and liturgical norms as parishes resume public Masses next week.
Pentecost vigil celebrations set for Saturday night
The Catholic Charismatic Renewal is sponsoring a virtual celebration of the gift of the Holy Spirit on Saturday, May 30, with a streaming conference and Mass.
Faith leaders call for ‘Day of Mourning and Lament’ for victims of virus
Catholic sisters will join over 100 national faith leaders from Christian, Jewish and Muslim traditions for prayers June 1 for those who have died from COVID-19.
Maryland county withdraws restriction on Eucharist
After opposition by the Baltimore Archdiocese, Howard County withdrew its prohibitions on food and drink, including Communion, at religious services.
European Catholic leaders echo pope’s call for basic wage
Support for a universal basic wage to ensure minimum living standards has been growing across Europe, especially during the coronavirus pandemic.
Churches seek fair treatment as states reopen for business
The coronavirus pandemic highlights the question of balancing the right to worship and the responsibility of government to protect the public from harm.
House passes bill condemning China’s treatment of religious minorities
The U.S. House passed a bill condemning the Chinese Communist Party for forcing Muslim minorities into indoctrination camps in what Rep. Chris Smith of New Jersey called an "ongoing genocide."