The U.S. bishops’ quadrennial document on political responsibility, “Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship,” has been widely embraced and shared by dioceses hoping to inject wisdom and clarity into the run-up to the November general election.
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RBG’s Journey Began in Brooklyn
Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s roots are deeply entrenched in Brooklyn. The Supreme Court justice, whose death on Sept. 18 at the age of 87 set off a period of national mourning, was born and raised in the borough.
Vatican-China Agreement: Secretary Pompeo Enters the Debate
About 10 days before he was expected in Rome, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo tweeted that the Vatican “endangers its moral authority” by considering an extension of its 2018 agreement with China on the nomination of bishops.
Supreme Court to Begin New Term as It Ended Last One: by Teleconference
The Supreme Court, which begins its new term Oct. 5, will be hearing oral arguments by teleconference, just as it did at the end of the last term, due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg is Remembered as ‘Jurist of Historic Stature’
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died Sept. 18 at age 87, has been described in countless tributes as a cultural icon and a giant despite her small size.
Four Puerto Rican Dioceses to Receive $82 Million in Special FEMA Funding
With the help of Catholic Extension and two other organizations, four Catholic dioceses in Puerto Rico were selected to receive to $82 million in “hazard mitigation funding” from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Court Sides With Trump on Right to End TPS
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit sided Sept. 14 with President Donald Trump’s plan to end a particular immigration protection status that would have allowed people from six countries that have suffered disasters to remain in the United States.
Black Coalition Assail Planned Parenthood
Planned Parenthood has voiced solidarity to the Black Lives Matter movement, prompting pro-life leaders from African American communities to challenge the abortion provider with this question: “Will you confront the iniquity that your abortion practices perpetrate against Black lives? Will you fight the racism that targets Black lives in the womb?”
Laura’s Wreckage Too Close and Too Familiar for Houston Catholics
When Hurricane Laura’s path was projected between Houston and New Orleans, the millions in the region shuddered. Memories of Katrina, Rita, Ike and Harvey were all too familiar and too recent. Meris Bridger had seen hurricane damage before, but never to her own family’s home.
‘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.