Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan issued a decree to hand over control of Hagia Sophia to the country’s Directorate of Religious Affairs after Turkey’s highest court revoked its status as a museum July 10.
Pope ‘saddened’ by Turkish court ruling to turn Hagia Sophia into mosque
July 16 virtual pilgrimage to Lourdes to affirm prayer against COVID-19
“We quickly realized we weren’t just praying for people in Lourdes, but for those in need worldwide — and this e-pilgrimage will honor their presence in a great affirmation of the power of prayer,” said the shrine’s vice rector.
Catholic police chief helped N.J. city disband its force, reduce crime
As Camden County police chief disbanded the police force, he used his faith is an essential part of his police vocation to rebuild and make a conscious change in a policing strategy.
Coakley: Loans keep ‘essential ministries’ going during national emergency
The chairman of the U.S. bishops’ domestic policy committee said the federal emergency “bridge loans” that dioceses, parishes and other Catholic entities applied for provided a lifeline, allowing “our essential ministries to continue to function in a time of national emergency.”
‘Warrior Nun,’ streaming, Netflix
As might be feared, or at least expected, from its title, pseudo-Catholic nonsense abounds in “Warrior Nun.”
Amid unrest, some say church can engage in fight against racism
Supporters proclaiming the words “Black Lives Matter,” are seeking, especially in the Catholic Church, to have racism be addressed.
Survey of bishops reveals how pandemic has shaken diocesan, parish life
A survey titled “Ministry in the Midst of Pandemic” asked bishops about areas of concern that have arisen in dioceses due to the pandemic.
Flannery O’Connor documentary opening July 17 at virtual theaters
Previously, the movie, which won the Library of Congress Lavine/Ken Burns Prize for Film in 2019, has only been shown in film festivals and college campuses.