NEWS BRIEF
RNS-Catholic-Immigration: Catholic groups from Mexico, Central America and US ask bishops for support in helping migrants
(RNS) — More than 100 Catholic organizations from Central America, Mexico and the United States are urging their respective bishops to “speak with one bold and united voice” to protect migrants and refugees seeking a better life. “We need your pastoral and moral leadership to meet this moment,” reads a June 17 letter signed by 162 Catholic groups. By Alejandra Molina. 450 words. (category: a)
NEWS STORY
RNS-USCCB-DayTwo: In lengthy debate, bishops wrangle over politics and ‘Eucharistic consistency’
(RNS) — U.S. Catholic bishops were locked in vigorous debate Thursday evening (June 17) over a politically charged proposal that would spur the creation of a document about the Eucharist that may speak to politicians who back abortion rights. By Jack Jenkins. 1046 words. (category: a)
NEWS STORY
RNS-Lawmakers-Bishops: Catholic House Democrats prepare to send bishops ‘statement of principles’ on Communion vote
WASHINGTON (RNS) — A group of Catholic Democrats in the House of Representatives is preparing a “statement of principles” to be released after a planned vote Thursday (June 17) by the American Catholic bishops on a proposal to draft a document on Communion that taps into ongoing debate over the Eucharist and politicians who back abortion rights. By Jack Jenkins. 258 words. (category: a)
COMMENTARY
RNS-Merritt-Oped:
(RNS) — I assumed Mohler was watching the Republicanization of the Southern Baptist Convention, but it’s clear now how badly he misread the moment. He failed to reckon with the militant populism that has exploded in his denomination. It was plain to see, but somehow Mohler missed it. He couldn’t read the room — a room he’s owned for a quarter century. By Jonathan Merritt. 1,147 words. (category: k)
