“There is no question that our nation’s original sin of racism continues to destroy and harm the lives of persons of color and that racism extends through so many systems of our society … educational, economic, religious, housing, criminal justice, voting and employment,” Archbishop Kurtz said.
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Catholics urged to help ‘unite world’ on behalf of internally displaced people
Auxiliary Bishop Mario Dorsonville, chair of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Migration: “We are reminded that regardless of our background, we are all built in the image of God and should be treated as such.”
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Hong Kong cardinal urges unity, trust in God during social turmoil
The social unrest and divisions in general Hong Kong society have carried over to the Catholic community, said Cardinal John Tong Hon, who encouraged Catholics instead to follow what Jesus taught in the beatitudes.
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Pastoral letter urges Catholics to draw closer to God, one another amid pandemic
The pastoral, which is in English and Spanish, is titled “Transformed by Hope, Let Us Rebuild Our Tomorrow!” and addressed to all the people of the Archdiocese of San Antonio.
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San Francisco Catholics urged to speak up about ‘punitive’ limits on Mass
Archbishop Cordileone: “We cannot simply standby while our people are treated with this lack of compassion for their needs, and this lack of respect for their rights.”
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Report abuse heard about in confession or go to jail, says Australian state
A new law requires priests in the state of Queensland to break the seal of confession to report child sex abuse to police or face three years in jail.
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Navy commander reverses decision to cancel Catholic priests’ contracts
Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio: “Catholics in the Navy and everywhere in this country rejoice in the decision by the U.S. Navy to reconsider closing the thriving Catholic programs at naval stations in California.”
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U.S.C.C.B. urges Congress, White House to reach COVID-19 relief deal
Archishop Paul S. Coakley, chairman of the USCCB’s Committee on Domestic Justice and Development, is urging the Congress and the White House to come to an agreement on a COVID relief program.
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Hong Kong cardinal: Keep opinions on political issues out of sermons
In a sermon, Hong Kong’s cardinal warns against the clergy getting entangled in the political arena.
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Police in Belarus are blocking off a Catholic Church to prevent protestors from seeking sanctuary
Catholic leaders in Minsk protested after law enforcement agencies blocked the entry of Sts. Simon and Helena Church and later arrested protesters who had fled inside to avoid police.