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Women religious, inspired by racism protests, see long road ahead
Across the country, religious sisters have joined in peaceful protests against racial inequality. They say the church must own up to and help eradicate systemic racism in the U.S.
Catholics of all ages, races march on Atlanta for racial justice
A peaceful protest against racism in Atlanta brought together 400 clergy, religious and lay Catholics on June 11, three days before a black man there was killed by police.
Website pilfering copyrighted Catholic news in four states
A network of purportedly Catholic sites takes content from diocesan media and, an expert suspects, harvests user emails to push political messages before this year's elections.
Moms from 3 parishes meet virtually to study Bible, learn of Mary
Every week about two dozen women in a wide age range meet online to discuss a video series, study Scripture and strengthen their connections in the Catholic faith.
Tea and Tour: Virtual program celebrates 19th Amendment
Celebrate the 100th anniversary of women's right to vote through a virtual tour of the historic Cranaleith home and discussion of women;s achievements in an at-home “equalitea.”
White House to issue more stringent asylum rules
Faith groups and other immigrant supporters are bracing for changes that may further limit claims and "make it nearly impossible" for people to gain asylum in the U.S.
Final HHS rule helps ‘restore rights of health care providers,’ say bishops
Health care workers will not be required to perform "gender identity" and "termination of pregnancy" procedures, nor insurers to pay for them, under new HHS regulations.
Virtual Life in the Spirit Conference starts strong, keeps growing
Organizer Maria Richardson said the eight-week online Charismatic prayer seminar began with 350 people and has grown to some 470. It ends June 22.
No evidence found of improprieties by national shrine rector
The bishop of Scranton found no evidence of sexual impropriety by Msgr. Walter Rossi, and the archbishop of Washington found no financial mismanagement at the shrine.
Consultants help parishes serve better in time of pandemic
Parishes weren't designed to handle the challenges of today's circumstances, so Catholic Leadership Institute is offering a free service to present best practices for parish leaders.