Georgetown University’s Initiative for Catholic Social Thought and Public Life closed the first day of its summit on “Overcoming Polarization” with a panel talk to assess issues facing the Church today.
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Revision of Youth Protection Charter Is Nearly Complete
The chair of the U.S. Bishops’ Committee on the Protection of Children and Young People said a two-year project to revise the charter that guides the U.S. Church in protecting minors from sexual abuse is nearly ready to be presented to the full body of bishops.
Court Rules for Conscience in Baker’s Case
In a 7-2 decision June 4, the Supreme Court sided with Colorado baker Jack Phillips of Masterpiece Cakeshop in a case that put anti-discrimination laws up against freedom of speech and freedom of religious expression.
‘Father of Christian Rock’ Privately Fascinated With Catholicism
He was dubbed the “Father of Christian Rock,” but his influence and even his fan base was often more among secular musicians and music-lovers than his own tribe. But, for Larry Norman, Jesus was the most counter-cultural subject of all, and that’s what he wanted to write and sing about.
Mary, Mother of the Church
This 14-foot stainless steel sculpture of Mary, Mother of the Church, adorns the national shrine of the same name in Laurie, Mo. Sculptor Don Wiegand, who created the sculpture, described the subject of his work as “an ageless lady, depicting love, balance and grace.”
Catholic College Grads Urged to Make a Difference, Help Others
University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Ind., graduates were asked May 21 to take stock of where they are going and what they will do with their talents.
Health Care, Asian Catholics On Agenda for US Bishops
Revised guidelines governing Catholic and non-Catholic health care partnerships will be on the agenda of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ spring general assembly June 13-14 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Catholics Come Together as Brothers and Sisters in Christ
While U.S. Catholics are divided both in the pews and in public life – perhaps more than ever before – nearly 1,200 Catholics came together at the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast in Washington “not as members of political parties, but as brothers and sisters in Christ.”
Fewer Refugees Impacts Catholic Resettlement Programs in US
The U.S. has drastically cut the numbers of refugees it will accept, causing the reduction and closure of Catholic resettlement programs nationwide.
Implementing Laudato Si’
Three years after the release of Pope Francis’ encyclical calling for greater concern for the environment, one archdiocese has teamed up with civic officials to give practical application of the pope’s challenge in what some may view as the most unlikely of places: a cemetery.