Catholics
Nicaragua released imprisoned priests, but repression is unlikely to relent – and the Catholic Church remains a target
By Kai M. Thaler — January 24, 2024
(The Conversation) — When President Daniel Ortega returned to power in 2006, church figures supported him. Violent repression after the 2018 protests has soured the relationship and made clergy targets for intimidation.
Are white evangelical pastors at odds with their congregants? A new study says no.
By Yonat Shimron — August 9, 2023
(RNS) — A new study shows white evangelical clergy are as conservative, if not more so, as the people in their churches.
Poll: Religious attendance is shrinking but those who remain are happy
By Yonat Shimron — May 16, 2023
(RNS) — In the PRRI study, 57% of Americans say they seldom or never attend religious services. Among those who do, 89% said they were proud to be associated with their congregation.
Thousands attend funeral Mass for beloved Los Angeles Bishop David O’Connell
By Alejandra Molina — March 3, 2023
LOS ANGELES (RNS) — 'He was friends up and down the social scale, at ease in the corridors of power and with the powerless,' said Monsignor Jarlath Cunnane during his homily.
Not only Catholic churches celebrate the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
By Alejandra Molina — December 12, 2022
(RNS) — The feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, on Dec. 12, marks the appearance of Mary to St. Juan Diego, an Indigenous man, on a hill of Tepeyac in Mexico in 1531. The brown-skinned Virgin, patron saint of Mexico, is honored during this time with Masses and other celebrations outside the church.
In ‘God made a fighter’ ad, DeSantis paves way to replace Trump as anointed one
By Jack Jenkins — November 7, 2022
(RNS) — DeSantis may be positioning himself as the heir to Trump's Christian nationalist base.
Preservationists seek to acquire beloved Hollywood home to cloistered nuns
By Alejandra Molina — May 18, 2022
LOS ANGELES (RNS) — Over the years, the Monastery of the Angels community has been dwindling as the nuns age and after some died from COVID-19 and other causes, making it difficult to sustain the monastery’s ‘democratic way of life.’
Prayer apps are flooding the market, but how well do they work?
By Dorian Llywelyn — November 26, 2021
(The Conversation) — A scholar of Christian spirituality argues that prayers are meant to bring together a faith community – something apps aren’t likely to achieve.
Indian Catholics hope a papal visit will halt anti-Christian persecution
By Claire Giangravé — November 8, 2021
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — The Catholic minority in India hopes that a papal visit will mend relations between Christians and Hindus and promote gender equality in the local church.
Largest Catholic parish in US being built in ‘heart of California’s dairy industry’
By Alejandra Molina — September 14, 2021
VISALIA, Calif. (RNS) — ‘It’s the best-kept secret in the nation — little Visalia building the largest parish church in modern U.S. history,’ said the Rev. Alex Chavez.
Political frustration in Northern Ireland has heightened tension around ‘marching season’
By Ger FitzGerald — July 9, 2021
(The Conversation) — Northern Ireland’s Orange Order will take to the streets on July 12 to commemorate a Protestant military victory. A scholar explains why this year the risk of unrest is heightened.
Catholics for Choice looks to reach more Latinos with new Spanish-language platforms
By Alejandra Molina — June 17, 2021
(RNS) — ‘Anti-abortion legislation disproportionately impacts people of color and particularly immigrants,’ said Jamie Manson, president of Catholics for Choice.
Archdiocese of Los Angeles issues new guidelines to fully reopen parishes
By Alejandra Molina — June 14, 2021
LOS ANGELES (RNS) — Masks will not be required for fully vaccinated people during indoor and outdoor religious services.
Gallup: Fewer than half of Americans belong to a church or other house of worship
By Bob Smietana — March 29, 2021
(RNS) — While Americans still believe in God, a growing number have dropped out of organized religion.
National Prayer Breakfast organizers hope prayer can unify nation in divided times
By Bob Smietana — February 3, 2021
(RNS) — Despite a raging pandemic and political divides, the National Prayer Breakfast goes on.
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