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May 30, 2020

Bishops ‘sickened’ by Floyd’s death, say racism ‘real and present danger’

The U.S. Catholic bishops said May 29 they "are broken-hearted, sickened and outraged to watch another video of an African American man being killed before our very eyes."
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May 29, 2020

Racism ‘at heart’ of man’s death at hands of police, says Pax Christi USA

The racism "at the heart" of the death of George Floyd while in police custody in Minneapolis "penetrates every aspect of life in the United States" and seeds "the terror that threatens communities of color and disfigures all our humanity," Pax Christi USA said May 28.
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May 28, 2020

Faith leaders call for ‘Day of Mourning and Lament’ for victims of virus

The Leadership Conference of Women Religious said May 27 it will join a group of over 100 national faith leaders -- from Christian, Jewish and Muslim traditions -- who have called for a National Day of Mourning and Lament June 1 for those who have died from COVID-19.
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May 28, 2020

Archbishop Hebda, Archbishop Lori express sadness over death of George Floyd

"The sadness and pain are intense," Archbishop Hebda said of the circumstances surrounding the May 25 death of George Floyd.
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May 27, 2020

Just what is the truth about Norma McCorvey?

While McCorvey's real outlook and motivation remain elusive, two things can be said with certainty: first, that she was a complicated person and second, that everyone interviewed for filmmaker Nick Sweeney's profile of McCorvey has an agenda of his or her own.
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May 27, 2020

Pope clears way for beatification of Knights of Columbus founder

Pope Francis has approved a miracle attributed to the intercession of Father Michael McGivney, founder of the Knights of Columbus, clearing the way for his beatification.
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May 26, 2020

Search for Christian unity is making progress, pope says

Marking the 25th anniversary of St. John Paul II's encyclical on Christian unity, Pope Francis said he shares "the healthy impatience" of those who think more can and should be done, but he also insisted that Christians must be grateful for the progress made.
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May 22, 2020

Bishop reminds seafarers they are ‘not forgotten’ even amid pandemic

The bishop, directing his prayer to the maritime workers, urged them to "know that you are not forgotten, know of our love for you each and every day."
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May 22, 2020

Pandemic has changed parish outreach methods ‘forever,’ says evangelist

During two months of social isolation, the work of American business has migrated, ready or not, into the home.
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May 22, 2020

Catholic leaders decry prisoners’ exposure to COVID-19 during pandemic

A May 19 statement by 14 Catholic leaders, including five bishops, decried the danger people in prison are exposed to during the coronavirus pandemic.
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May 21, 2020

Sporting event shows values needed in pandemic aftermath, pope says

Sports can offer a unique witness of unity that can build a "bridge of peace" between men and women of different religions and cultures and promote solidarity, Pope Francis said.
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May 21, 2020

Father Adolfo Nicolas, former Jesuit superior, dies in Tokyo

The Jesuit General Curia in Rome announced that its former superior general, Father Adolfo Nicolas, died May 20 in Tokyo. He was 84.
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