As the nation continues to grapple with the coronavirus pandemic, university life is cautiously stepping back into the fray of bringing students, faculty and staff members back together under extreme restrictions.
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Texas dioceses still assessing damage from Hurricane Hanna
The hurricane hit southern Texas — a region already battered by the coronavirus — particularly hard, causing widespread damage, though no casualties were reported, at least in the U.S.
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Jesuits to leave historic New Mexico parish after 152 years of staffing it
“There is no doubt that we owe a great debt of gratitude to our Jesuit brothers who have shepherded this parish so well for so long,” Santa Fe Archbishop John C. Wester said in a July 27 statement about Immaculate Conception Parish.
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Vatican allegedly hacked by China ahead of key talks
The attacks came ahead of talks on renewal of a landmark 2018 deal that helped thaw diplomatic relations.
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Should priests still lead parishes? German bishops debate new Vatican document
The Vatican document bars laypeople from leading parishes and emphasizes the role of priests.
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Supreme Court upholds Nevada limits on congregation sizes in pandemic
In a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court upheld Nevada’s limits on congregation sizes, denying a request by a Nevada church for permission to have larger gatherings that are currently permitted in the state’s casinos, restaurants and other businesses.
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Italy: Controversial verdict may force legalization of assisted suicide
The acquittal of two “right-to-die” activists on July 27 who aided in the suicide of a person suffering from multiple sclerosis may force the Italian government to legalize assisted suicide in the country.
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Portland archbishop urges end to violence, return to campaign for justice
As the national spotlight landed on his city and its ongoing protests, Portland Archbishop Alexander K. Sample July 24 made a plea for citizens to leave violence behind and return to a campaign for racial justice.
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Pope Francis invites young people to show ‘tenderness toward the elderly’
Pope Francis called on young people to reach out to their grandparents or the elderly who may be lonely or on their own.
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Head of Network remembers John Lewis as ‘determined, forceful, thoughtful’
“He embodied that piece about caring for everyone, including those who opposed him,” Network’s Sister Simone Campbell said.