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.
A final spar outlines differences between Trump, Biden before election
CRS fires Sudan country rep after allegations of verbal abuse, racism
A CRS country rep in Sudan has been terminated after allegations of verbal abuse, reports The New Humanitarian.
Belief in God as creator of all has practical consequences, pope says in new encyclical
The encyclical takes its title from St. Francis of Assisi and is inspired by his “fraternal openness,” which, the pope said, calls on people “to acknowledge, appreciate and love each person, regardless of physical proximity, regardless of where he or she was born or lives.”
LCWR leader reflects on racism, religious life today, future of vocations
President of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious, (LCWR) reflected on racism, religious life and the vulnerability that accompanies the hard looks each requires.
‘Open Wide Our Hearts’ webinar set for Sept. 9
The Minnesota Catholic Conference will host a Zoom webinar “Open Wide Our Hearts: The Catholic Church Confronts Racism” from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Sept. 9.
Racism: Reflect, reveal, reconcile
In a time of division and unrest, Scripture offers a guide for a place where all our welcome in our lives.
Calling out racism, El Paso bishop forms commission a year after massacre
A year after the deadly shooting, El Paso Bishop Mark J. Seitz has announced the formation of a group to address racism as a way to honor the victims.
Loyola University Maryland removes Flannery O’Connor’s name from hall
Jesuit Father Brian Linnane, the university’s president, said it was a difficult decision and that the issue of O’Connor and race is very nuanced.