Wildfires are still burning in California and Oregon.
Photos: Historic wildfires rage in the West
Spanish court convicts ex-Salvadoran colonel of 1989 murders of 5 Jesuits
On Sept. 11, 2020, a Spanish court sentenced Montano to more than 133 years in prison for his involvement in the slaying of five of the Jesuits.
Cardinal Tagle tests positive for COVID-19
The Vatican confirmed Sept. 11, Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle tested positive for COVID-19.
‘Together Strong: Life Unites’ is theme of March for Life set for Jan. 29
The Sept. 10 announcement of the theme for the March for Life — “Together Strong: Life Unites” — made it clear the annual national event, in some form, will proceed next Jan. 29.
African Catholic climate activists warn against proposed pipeline
The proposed 896-mile East African Crude Oil Pipeline threatens the livelihoods of local communities and potentially water sources, wetlands and protected wildlife and environmental areas.
Judges block Trump’s order to exclude some from census count
A federal court ruled Sept. 10, 2020, that excluding immigrants in the country illegally from the census count would violate the 14th Amendment.
New podcast series examines history of U.S. clergy sex abuse
A new podcast series, “Crisis,” has debuted, which examines the clergy sexual abuse crisis in the U.S. church.
Department of Justice defends Indianapolis Archdiocese in school hiring/firing case
The U.S. Department of Justice is urging the Indiana Supreme Court to dismiss a lawsuit filed against the Indianapolis Archdiocese by a Catholic high school teacher who was fired last year.