Miami Dolphins fans knew Don Shula for his success on the field. But those blessed to see Shula off the field knew that he was every bit as successful in his Catholic faith. He just wouldn’t show it.
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Author Looks at Catholic Influence on Modern Progressive Politics
During the Democratic presidential primary debates, most religion reporters tuned in to hear how candidates might discuss religion in an effort to win over people of faith.
Polls Show Faith Is Getting Americans Through the Coronavirus Crisis
Two separate polls show that Americans are relying more on their faith to help persevere through the coronavirus pandemic.
Father Jorge Ortiz-Garay Begins Journey Home to His Final Resting Place in Mexico
The casket carrying the body of Father Jorge Ortiz-Garay, believed to be the first Catholic priest to have died from complications of the coronavirus in the U.S., is on a Delta Airlines flight bound for Mexico.
Church Life Expected to Reflect Safe Practices When Public Masses Resume
When public Masses and the celebration of the sacraments resume in dioceses where they were suspended, the look and feel of worship are not expected to be that which parishioners have been accustomed.
Cardinal Dolan Defends Himself After Letter Criticizing Him for Trump Call
More than 1,000 Catholics have signed an open letter in protest of Cardinal Timothy Dolan’s phone call with President Donald Trump and a follow-up interview on Fox News, labeling the president as “not pro-life.”
U.S. Catholics Will Pause to Pray to Blessed Virgin Mary
Precisely at 3 p.m. (Eastern Time) Catholics all over the country will pause to pray to Mary and ask for her intercession in the COVID-19 pandemic. The Diocese of Brooklyn will be livestreaming the prayer on its Facebook page at www.facebook.com/BrooklynDiocese.
Pandemic Sparks Closures, Creativity in Catholic Schools
Catholic schools around the United States are retooling for an uncertain future after the coronavirus pandemic. Many schools have earned praise for their rapid transitions to online learning and creative outreach to families, but others have suffered financial death blows and announced that they will not reopen in the fall.
U.S. Bishops Issue Statement in Support of Migrant Farmworkers During Pandemic
Four U.S. Catholic bishops called on government officials to consider the role and plight of U.S. migrant farmworkers during the coronavirus pandemic and made recommendations that include free testing and care should the workers test positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus.
Abortion Rarely Topic of Preaching, Says New Pew Study
While abortion remains one of the most divisive issues in American public life, particularly among people of faith, a new study suggests that it is rarely discussed from the pulpit.