Evangelical leaders are speaking up about race — but will this new focus last?
(RNS) — Highlights of a forthcoming study, which looks at racism, biblical interpretation and church cultures, may indicate a long struggle ahead.
In video, Cardinal Pell details his time in prison before being cleared in abuse case
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — The newly released video is the cardinal’s first public appearance since he was acquitted. In it he said that though prison was ‘an adventure I would not have chosen,’ he had ‘survived it.’
With tourism and giving down, Vatican tightens belt. It may not work, despite Pope Francis’ hopes.
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — The steep drop in revenue because of the pandemic adds pressure to Francis’ attempts to reform Vatican finances.
Vatican prosecutors seize data from St. Peter’s Basilica
ROME (AP) — Vatican prosecutors have ordered the seizure of documents and computers from the administrative offices of St. Peter’s Basilica.
Abortion foes vent disappointment after Supreme Court ruling
(RNS) — The ruling delivered a defeat to anti-abortion activists but could intensify interest in the November election among religious conservatives who are a key part of Trump's base.
‘Your fight is my fight’: Latino clergy and faith leaders rally behind Black Lives Matter
LOS ANGELES (RNS) — ‘We cannot say that immigrant lives matter, if we can’t say that Black Lives Matter.’
‘We didn’t even know where to begin.’ Nuns describe facing the pandemic in developing nations.
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — ‘When I look at my sisters, I don’t see superwomen. I see women of great faith, of great compassion, generosity and determination, but also very vulnerable women.’
Surveys suggest protests, not pandemic, have lost Trump white evangelical support
(RNS) — Since the protests against the killing of George Floyd began a month ago, a survey shows a 10 percentage point swing among white evangelicals to Joe Biden.
California bishops say protesters ‘failed the test’ of history in toppling Junipero Serra statues
LOS ANGELES (RNS) — The California Catholic Conference said Serra was ‘a man ahead of his times who made great sacrifices to defend and serve the indigenous population.’
Pope Francis accuses priests who defied pandemic safety measures of acting like ‘adolescents’
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — The pope praised ‘the difficult and sometimes heroic service’ of medical personnel and priests during the COVID-19 pandemic but expressed sharp criticism for the behavior of those priests who defied safety measures.
In 'love thy neighbor' Quakers and Catholics share a call to protect our common home
(RNS) — Celebrating Pope Francis' Laudato Si, published five years ago, and its message that loving our planet first means loving its people.
Black Catholics: Words not enough as church decries racism
NEW YORK (AP) — As protests against racism and police brutality continue nationwide, there are rising calls for huge new investment in Catholic schools serving Black communities.
Who is Junipero Serra and why are California protesters toppling statues of this saint?
(RNS) — In California, statues of Junipero Serra — who led the Catholic Church's missionary efforts among Native Americans on the West Coast — are coming into question.