The Diocese of Brooklyn filed a lawsuit in federal court Oct. 8 against the state of New York, charging that Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s new orders reducing church capacity violates the First Amendment’s guarantee of the free exercise of religion.
Brooklyn Diocese files federal lawsuit over violation of religious freedom
Beatified teen showed that heaven is ‘attainable goal,’ cardinal says
The teen loved St. Francis “very much,” his mother, Antonia Salzano, told Catholic News Service Oct. 9. St. Francis “was a very Eucharistic soul who used to attend Mass twice a day,” and her son sought to imitate that same Eucharistic devotion throughout his brief life.
Supreme Court does not reinstate abortion drug restrictions
U.S. Supreme Court is temporarily allowing drugs used to medically induce abortions to be mailed or delivered without requiring the recipient to make a doctor’s visit during the coronavirus pandemic.
COVID-19, abortion and Supreme Court, race top issues for Pence, Harris
The COVID-19 pandemic, abortion and the Supreme Court, and race were among the top issues debated by Sen. Kamala Harris, the Democratic vice presidential nominee, and Vice President Mike Pence Oct. 7.
California church files for preliminary injunction on Newsom’s restrictions
In a 2-1 decision Oct. 1, a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals ruled against an emergency injunction against California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s COVID-19 restrictions on indoor worship.
Catholic Charities USA pledges to seek passage of new pandemic relief bill
After the Nov. 3 election, Catholic Charities USA pledges to negotiate a bill to help families that are struggling with unemployment because of the economic recession caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Caring for children: Religious sisters launch global push for reform
Religious sisters have launched a global movement to overhaul the way religious orders practice their “charism of care” for orphaned or abandoned children.
Virtual rosary Oct. 7 aims to unite Catholics in ‘moment of prayer’ for nation
The USCCB will host a virtual rosary event Oct. 7, encouraging all to join in this prayerful moment of unity for our country.