There are signs that some U.S. dioceses are weathering the financial upheaval wrought by the coronavirus pandemic.
Signs emerging that at least some dioceses’ financial picture is better
‘Brave New World,’ streaming, Peacock
“Brave New World,” on NBC’s new Peacock streaming service is an ambitious nine-part miniseries.
California mission founded by St. Junipero Serra gets a papal upgrade
Pope Francis elevated the mission church to the rank of minor basilica July 15.
Vatican official calls for action after U.N. reports rising hunger rate
A Vatican official called on the international community to work together to combat poverty amid drastic increase in hunger and malnutrition due to the coronavirus.
Nuclear era that began in 1945 poses moral questions for the 21st century
As the 75th anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki approach, Pope Francis continues to call to the world’s nuclear weapons-possessing nations to dismantle their arsenals.
Pope sends respirator to Brazilian hospital treating indigenous patients
Brazilian Bishop Vital Corbellini expressed gratitude to Pope Francis after receiving a much-needed respirator and temperature gauge for a hospital treating indigenous patients infected by COVID-19.
U.S. judge permanently stops Georgia’s ‘heartbeat law’ from taking effect
On July 13, District Judge Steve C. Jones of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia ruled the “heartbeat bill” law infringed upon constitutional rights.
Pastor says ‘every penny’ of loan used to save jobs, cover maintenance
The Paycheck Protection Program loans translate into rapid assistance for communities in the early months of the pandemic’s economic impact.