A 24-year-old Florida man who hadn’t taken his schizophrenia medication set fire to a church in Orlando was later caught and charged with among other things, attempted second-degree murder.
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Covid-19 pandemic seen increasing hunger, food insecurity around world
At a July 8 webinar sponsored by Georgetown University, participants have pointed out that the problem of world hunger is exacerbated by the pandemic and that addressing it should be a top priority.
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Fire ravages historic California mission, but community vows to rebuild
Los Angeles’ oldest Catholic site, the San Gabrielino Mission, was the target of vandalism as was other Catholic churches throughout the country in recent days.
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In Italy, mourning families seek justice for victims of coronavirus
Members of an Italian online Facebook group, “We Will Denounce” have demanded that prosecutors in Bergamo investigate whether any crimes contributed to the death toll.
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Black Lives Matter movement gives Catholics opportunity to join fight against racism, bishop says
Black Catholics believe that the time is now for the church to have a long-overdue reassessment over its role with racism and racial injustice.
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Polish president wins second term after tight race and bitter campaign
His campaign focused on defending traditional family values in the predominantly Catholic nation of 38 million people, and on preserving social spending policies.
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Survey of Catholic bishops reveals serious impact of coronavirus on parish life
The pandemic has had untold effects upon the spiritual and sacramental life of the church.
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U.S. Catholic bishops respond to A.P. report on church use of Paycheck Protection loans
U.S. bishops: “The Paycheck Protection Program was designed to protect the jobs of Americans from all walks of life, regardless of whether they work for for-profit or non-profit employers, faith-based or secular.”
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Cardinal Tobin asks Trump to grant clemency to federal death-row inmate
Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin of Newark, New Jersey has said that executing federal death row inmate Dustin Le Honken “will do nothing to restore justice or heal those burdened by these crimes.”
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Navy revises policy on service members attending worship services off base
A prohibition by some U.S. Navy commands against active service members participating in off-base indoor religious services over coronavirus fears has now been revised, allowing attendance at places of worship where congregants can maintain social distance and wear face coverings.