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Trump’s order on foster care backs civic-religious partnerships
President Donald Trump June 24 called for creating partnerships between state agencies and public, private, faith-based and community organizations to enhance the child welfare system.
Place to start for addressing racial injustice is apology, professor says
Referring to the sacrament of reconciliation, an educator believes there must be an apology "for taking so long to empathize ... with the suffering of Black Americans."
Catechesis is about a relationship, not just information, Vatican says
Teaching the faith is a work of evangelization meant to lead people to a deeper relationship with Jesus, said the updated "Directory for Catechesis."
Catholics mark 70th anniversary of outbreak of Korean War
Sixteen dioceses in South Korea held Masses in succession to mark the outbreak of the 1950-53 conflict. The two Koreas are still technically at war because the war ended in a truce.
Uncertain times are a call to build a better world, bishop tells police
As tensions continue to mount in the U.S., police officers and first responders should work to better themselves in service to their local community, said a Texas bishop at a Blue Mass.
COVID-19 limits, rulings seen as latest challenges to religious liberty
Speakers at a recent forum described an uncertain path ahead as government authorities balance public health with congregations' needs for communal worship.
Directory called ‘fresh, focused tool’ to ‘enhance’ evangelization
Bishop Robert Barron welcomed the Vatican's updated "Directory for Catechesis," which will guide new teaching materials to include the local culture and the needs of Catholics at different ages and stages of life.
Liturgical artist uses gifts to heal wounds of racism
Oblate Brother Mickey McGrath has created a series of images that take a faith-based look at the struggle for racial equality. He relies on Black Catholic spirituality.
Grant to Divine Providence Village keeps disabled adults active
Intellectually disabled adults at an archdiocesan day program are discovering their artistic and athletic talents, thanks to a $5,000 grant from the Sisters of St. Joseph.
Archdiocese pays $50 million, so far, to abuse survivors
A new report from the Independent Reconciliation and Reparations Program shows that 222 claimants received an average of $225,000 per claim to help their healing from clergy sexual abuse.