In oral arguments May 11, the Supreme Court examined, and seemed divided about, laws governing church and state in its look at two California Catholic schoolteacher firings where the teachers claimed they had been victims of job discrimination.
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Catholic Aid Workers Urge Trump to Release Funds for Central America During Pandemic
A decision last spring by the Trump administration to cut off humanitarian assistance to Central America is exacerbating the COVID-19 pandemic for a number of countries in the region, according to Catholic field workers.
Catholic Educators Wonder How to Restart the Next School Year
Education leaders imagining how Catholic schools will safely reopen this fall agree on two things: different decisions will be made according to locations and reopening plans may change on short notice.
Many Causes to Recent Decline in American Religiosity; But U.S. More Religious Now Than at Founding
While American religiosity may be in rapid decline, a new study reveals that the United States remains more religious than many other countries and is presently more religious than at many other times in its own history.
The Validity of Virtual Mass Is Questioned
This year’s Holy Week celebrations resulted in a major spike of new viewers tuning in to watch Vatican liturgies — an increase from 1.5 million online viewers last year to 5.5 million this year — and a trend matched by ordinary parishes throughout the world forced to go virtual during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bishops Urge Closer Look at COVID Deaths in Black Communities
A group of U.S. bishops expressed sorrow over disparities in infection and death rates among African Americans in U.S. communities.
Dolphins Coach Don Shula Remembered as Unassuming, Daily Massgoing Man
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.
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.