People demonstrate outside the White House in Washington on July 8, 2016 against the nationwide police shootings of African- Americans (CNS photo/Jim Lo Scalzo, EPA).

Cardinal Wuerl: ‘Evil of racism’ remains a divisive force in U.S. society

by Michael J. O’Loughlin November 1, 2017

The cardinal’s pastoral letter is among the most high-profile responses from a Catholic leader to continued racial unrest.

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Politics & Society, Vatican Dispatch

Pope Francis deplores terrorist attacks in New York, Somalia and Afghanistan

by Gerard O’Connell November 1, 2017

“I call on the Lord that he may convert the hearts of the terrorist and free the world of hate and that crazy homicide that abuses the name of God to disseminate death.”

Dispatches, Politics & Society

New York’s Cardinal Dolan calls for greater respect following deadly attack

by Michael J. O’Loughlin October 31, 2017

Cardinal Timothy Dolan said New York City is “stunned and horrified” by what police said was an act of terror on a Manhattan bicycle trail, in which at least eight people were killed and several more injured.

Junior doctors march in London in Oct. 2015 to campaign against NHS contract changes. iStock photo

Dispatches, Politics & Society

Britain’s National Health Service needs (and deserves) saving

by David Stewart October 31, 2017

Our national health system is seen as a treasure in Britain yet viewed as an alien, dangerous concept to many in the United States.

Features, Politics & Society

We need a financial James Bond to prevent a ‘Goldfinger’ attack on Bitcoin

by Paul D. McNelis, S.J. October 31, 2017

A cyber-destruction of Bitcoin deposits would trigger far-reaching consequences, beyond the realm of the Bitcoin world.

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News, Politics & Society

Spanish bishops urge unity while Catalonian Catholics advocate self-rule

by Catholic News Service October 31, 2017

Cardinal Ricardo Blazquez Perez of Valladolid, president of the Spanish bishops’ conference, expressed sadness for the Catalonian declaration of independence.