Since the Supreme Court ruled in June that the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, or DACA, could stay in place.
Since high court’s ruling, administration has taken slow action on DACA
Sunday Scripture reading: July 19, 2020
Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
First reading: Wis 12:13-16-19
Second reading: Rom 8:26-27
Gospel: Mt 13:24-43 or 13:24-30
Movie: ‘Flannery ‘
Despite a tragically brief and illness-plagued career, Catholic author Flannery O’Connor is recognized as one of the greatest American writers of the 20th century.
Times of trauma: Old Testament is a go-to guide for coping
During a time of crisis, two biblical scholars suggest picking up and reading the Old Testament, which most Catholics are not always deeply familiar with.
Vatican releases guide on how leaders must handle abuse allegations
While nothing in the text is new, the handbook is meant to present clear procedures as well as attitudes Church leaders should have toward victims, the accused, civil authorities and the media.
Supreme Court order cleared way for second federal execution
Wesley Purkey was killed by lethal injection July 16 after the Supreme Court cleared the way for the second federal execution.
Padre Kino, declared venerable, known as ‘patron saint of borderlands’
Pope Francis recognized Father Kino’s heroic virtues, giving him the title “venerable” and advancing his sainthood cause July 13.
Notre Dame study examines ‘everyday’ Americans’ attitudes toward abortion
American participants in a study that represented demographics of the overall U.S. adult population believe abortion is a personal rather than a political issue.