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Nation/World. January 18, 2021

As Rev. King urged, meet forces of hate, ignorance ‘with power of love’

By Catholic News Service

In the spirit of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., “we must meet the forces of hate and ignorance with the power of love,” the president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops said in a statement for the Jan. 18 federal observance of the slain civil rights leader’s birthday.

Nation/World. January 15, 2021

Rev. King relied on faith, prayer to fight racism, Virginia bishop says

By Catholic News Service

The Rev. Martin Luther King, the slain civil rights leader who is honored with a federal holiday the third Monday of January, “relied upon faith and prayer” to combat the racism and prejudice.

Nation/World. January 4, 2021

Fired EWTN host: ‘I will never, ever, ever have regrets’ talking about race

By Catholic News Service

Gloria Purvis, who was told after the Dec. 30 broadcast of the EWTN radio show “Morning Glory” that the show was canceled effective immediately, said she has no regrets using the show to discuss racial matters following the police killing of George Floyd last May.

Feature. Nation/World. November 17, 2020

In virtual meeting, bishops focus on McCarrick report, pandemic and racism

By Catholic News Service

The two days of the virtual assembly of the U.S. Catholic bishops, Nov. 16-17 initially included discussion of the Vatican report on former cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick. But the bulk of the bishops’ conversation focused on the ongoing pandemic and the church’s response to racism.

Nation/World. November 17, 2020

In a year of racial strife, bishops share experiences in dioceses

By Catholic News Service

When the U.S. bishops decided to continue with their annual fall meeting despite a pandemic, they took it online, shortened its length but also its scope, leaving only the most essential matters on the to-do list.

Nation/World. November 16, 2020

Bishops consider COVID-19, racism additions to four-year strategic plan

By Catholic News Service

Although the U.S. bishops’ four-year strategic plan was adopted one year ago, it was not scheduled to go into effect until January 2021.

Nation/World. October 23, 2020

A final spar outlines differences between Trump, Biden before election

By Catholic News Service

The final debate in the 2020 presidential race ended with topics important to the church in the U.S. and around the world: immigration and families, climate change, racism and health care.

Nation/World. October 22, 2020

CRS fires Sudan country rep after allegations of verbal abuse, racism

By Catholic News Service

A CRS country rep in Sudan has been terminated after allegations of verbal abuse, reports The New Humanitarian.

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Virtual Theology Day: “What Mass Means” — Collegeville, SOT

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