Catholic voters need to make informed, prudential decisions before the Nov. 3 election, since now there is a Supreme Court vacancy joining election issues and other concerns.
Court appointment one more issue for the Catholic vote, legal experts say
New guild to study possible sainthood for famed 19th-century Detroit priest
Newly named Basilica of Ste. Anne de Detroit announced a new guild formed will explore the start of the process of canonization of a priest from the the early 1800s.
Vatican reaffirms, clarifies church teachings on end-of-life care
The Vatican’s doctrinal office released a 25-page letter offering “a moral and practical clarification” on the care of vulnerable patients.
Saying ‘thank you’ to God is a beautiful prayer, pope tells children
Pope Francis visited with a group of Austrian children with autism during a brief audience Sept. 21.
Church, society should recognize leadership of Hispanics, Latinos, bishop says
The Catholic Church and American society should recognize the historic and current contributions of Hispanic and Latino leaders, said a U.S. bishop at the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated Sept. 15-Oct. 15.
Sunday Scripture reading: Sept. 20, 2020
Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
First reading: Is 55:6-9
Second reading: Phil 1:20-24, 27
Gospel: Mt 20:1-16
By the numbers: Statistics illustrate progress in tribunal reforms
Catholic bishops and diocesan tribunals are making steady progress in implementing Pope Francis’ reforms to make the annulment process quicker, but it is taking longer to achieve the pope’s goal of making the process less expensive for couples.
Study: Teens’ religious practice less than that of their parents
A Pew Research Center study released in September shows that teens’ religious practice is less than that of their parents.