In a virtual talk, Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, urged graduates of her alma mater-the Immaculate Heart of Mary High School in Los Angeles-to work to “rebuild” the country in the wake of the protests over George Floyd’s death.
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Australia’s bishops, religious consider proposals for change in governance
The Catholic bishops of Australia are considering recommendations from a report which would increase the participation of laypeople-especially women-in the administrative affairs of the local churches.
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Bishop Hying says cap on worship size ‘unjust,’ stifles church’s mission
Bishop Donald J. Hying of Madison, Wis., has openly disagreed with local government’s pandemic advisory of limiting the number of congregants at Masses as interfering with “our pastoral mission.”
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Survey: Support for Trump dips among white Catholics amid pandemic and protests
A new P.R.R.I. poll suggests that President Trump is losing ground among white Catholics faster than among other major religious groups, reports Michael J. O’Loughlin.
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‘Get your knee off our necks!’: George Floyd mourned in Minneapolis
“All these people came to see my brother,” Philones Floyd told the crowd at the memorial in awe as he recounted their childhoods playing catch and eating banana-mayonnaise sandwiches.
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Central America battles coronavirus pandemic and tropical storms
Organizations such as Catholic Relief Services face complications in helping the communities because of the ongoing pandemic restrictions set by local governments.
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English bishops express solidarity with U.S. protests against racism
The death of Floyd, 46, while in police custody in Minneapolis has triggered demonstrations in central London since late May.
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Hong Kong Catholic official says Masses will mark Tiananmen anniversary
Despite the pandemic and the mainland Chinese government’s disapproval, Catholics in Hong Kong will commemorate the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre with special Masses.
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In Charleston, Daughters of St. Paul watch as chaos takes over the night
Some Catholic businesses have not been immune to violence, vandalism and looting.
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Pope Francis calls U.S. bishops to offer prayers amid George Floyd protests
“Pope Francis expressed his gratitude to the bishops for their pastoral tone in the church’s response to the demonstrations across the country in their statements and actions since the death of George Floyd.”