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Is Britney Spears a Catholic? The internet has thoughts
By Renée Roden — August 11, 2021
(RNS) — If you're looking for clarity, these theories aren't for you — but if you want to get up to speed with the preeminent hot takes, here's what you need to know.
Historic Vatican trial may change Catholic Church’s finances forever
By Claire Giangravé — July 26, 2021
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — A historic trial of 10 companies and individuals, including a cardinal, on charges including corruption and fraud may reconfigure everything about how the Vatican runs its finances.
Tokyo archbishop bans Olympians from Catholic churches amid surge in COVID-19 cases
By Emily McFarlan Miller — July 16, 2021
(RNS) — Parishes in the Tokyo archdiocese have canceled all the plans they had made to 'address the spiritual needs of the many people who would come to Japan' for the upcoming Summer Olympics.
Catholic groups from Mexico, Central America and US ask bishops for support in helping migrants
By Alejandra Molina — June 18, 2021
(RNS) — ‘This moment requires a whole Church response that is regional, united, and robust,’ the groups said in a June 17 letter.
Incoming Bishop Stephen Chow says he feels the pressure of leading Hong Kong diocese
By Claire Giangravé — May 24, 2021
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — As Jesuit Father Stephen Chow prepares to lead the divided diocese of Hong Kong, caught by internal struggles and outside influence from China, he relies on St. Ignatius for guidance and promises to listen with empathy.
‘Bachelor’ star Colton Underwood says he’s gay and calls faith ‘no longer conditional’
By Alejandra Molina — April 14, 2021
(RNS) — In an interview on ‘Good Morning America,’ Underwood said revealing his truth has made him ‘closer to God.’
5 faith facts as Baylor and Gonzaga square off for NCAA hoops crown
By Bob Smietana — April 5, 2021
(RNS) — Monday's NCAA men's basketball title game features the first interfaith showdown and only the second matchup between faith-based schools.
On Holy Thursday, Pope Francis links preaching the gospel to pain of the cross
By Claire Giangravé — April 1, 2021
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Amid the COVID-19 pandemic and Vatican reforms, Francis told clergy on Holy Thursday to imitate Jesus and not be ‘scandalized’ by ‘moralistic, legalistic and clerical squabbles.’
Survey: Most Americans know Biden is Catholic, far fewer know Harris’ religion
By Adelle M. Banks — March 30, 2021
(RNS) — Even among fellow Catholics, partisanship permeates views of Biden’s religion.
A religious analysis of that Super Bowl Jeep commercial
By Jeffrey Salkin — February 9, 2021
(RNS) — That Jeep commercial with the Boss? It was a sermon.
How a podcast is helping this Catholic and gay Latino man break the stigma
By Alejandra Molina — December 18, 2020
LOS ANGELES (RNS) — Eder Díaz Santillan hosts the Spanish-language podcast 'De Pueblo, Católico & Gay,' where he openly discusses his identity as a Latino and gay Catholic man.
Pope’s new book speaks to Americans on racism, immigration and gender equity
By Thomas Reese — December 9, 2020
(RNS) — Readers will be surprised how relevant the book’s message is to American Catholics and the country’s leaders.
A blue surprise? As Arizona trends toward Biden, Latino voters stand out
By Alejandra Molina — November 12, 2020
(RNS) — The election results in Arizona are a testament to the grassroots organizing work that has been present in the state for the past 10 years.
Joe Biden will remove the ‘bully’ from the bully pulpit
By John Gehring — November 9, 2020
(RNS) — Leading with a moral clarity, humility and grace drawn from Catholic roots, Biden may be able to help reclaim faith in the public square as a force for healing and justice.
Taco trucks and voter guides boost political profiles of faith communities at the margins
By Alejandra Molina — October 28, 2020
(RNS) — Civic engagement, said one activist, humanizes minority faith groups in the eyes of the rest of the electorate.
