For the Knights of Columbus, Father Michael McGivney has always been viewed as a saint-like figure.
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Catholic Leaders Say Floyd’s Death, Demonstrations a ‘Wake-Up Call’
As the nation was gripped by widespread unrest over the weekend in response to the killing of yet another unarmed black man by a police officer last week, U.S. Catholic leaders said recent events served as a “wake-up call” to the racism that continues to plague the country, while encouraging non-violent protests as a means of effective resistance.
Statement of U.S. Bishop Chairmen in Wake of Death of George Floyd and National Protests
“We cannot turn a blind eye to these atrocities and yet still try to profess to respect every human life. We serve a God of love, mercy, and justice,” says the statement.
Minneapolis Archbishop Calls Floyd Video ‘Gut-Wrenching’ as Protests Grow
Archbishop Bernard Hebda of St. Paul-Minneapolis called for prayers for George Floyd and his family in the wake of the man’s death while in police custody.
Killing of George Floyd Exposes Blind Spot on Racism, Catholic Advocates Say
Catholics are calling the murder of George Floyd yet another example of a continuing blind spot toward the racism that has plagued the United States since its founding, evidenced by the continuous use of police brutality against African Americans and silence of many Catholic leaders in the face of it.
Asylum Seekers in Limbo Due to Trump Policies, Says New Report
President Donald Trump’s decision to deny asylum seekers entrance at the U.S. southern border has left more than 60,000 people in limbo and exacerbated problems fueled by the global pandemic, according to a new report.
Coronavirus Relief Bill Hurts Catholic Schools, Leaders Charge
The HEROES Act, a coronavirus relief bill passed by the House to help get the country moving again during the pandemic, actually hurts non-public schools, including Catholic schools, leaders said.
COVID Quarantine Giving People a Chance to Catch Up on Their Reading
Everyone seems to be reading more since the COVID-19 pandemic – even Pope Francis. During his interview in March, the pope ticked off references to Virgil’s “Aeneid,” Alessandro Manzoni’s “I promessi sposi,” and several titles by Dostoyevsky.
NFL Quarterback Philip Rivers to Coach at Catholic High School Upon Retirement
Philip Rivers said he fulfilled one childhood dream by playing quarterback in the NFL. He’ll soon fulfill another by coaching high school football.
Food for Those in Need Includes Cookies Baked by Award-Winning Capuchin
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington provided 800 prepared meals and 800 boxes of groceries to needy families May 19 during a massive distribution at the parking lot of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington.