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Catholics cannot remain indifferent to racism, Phoenix bishop says
Catholics have a key part to play— in cooperation with God’s grace— in overcoming racism, the bishop of Phoenix said... Read more
Archbishop Gomez says US has work to do in achieving racial equality
Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los Angeles asked the parishes of his archdiocese to toll their bells for eight minutes and... Read more
DC Catholic priests invited to 'prayerful protest' at White House
Priests in the Archdiocese of Washington will demonstrate outside of the White House on Monday as a “prayerful protest” against hatred... Read more
George Floyd’s death shows need for ‘sanctity of life’ police training, researcher says
A researcher who studies policing best practices told CNA this week that George Floyd’s arrest and death in Minneapolis reaffirm... Read more
Catholic law school offers free help to arrested protesters
Since Friday, there have been 612 arrests in the Twin Cities metroplex associated with protests following the killing of George... Read more
Cardinal Farrell laments ideological divide in Christian response to George Floyd killing
In response to racism, the Catholic Church should be united in Christ, not take ideological sides, Cardinal Kevin Farrell said... Read more
New poll finds President Donald Trump losing Catholic support amid George Floyd protests
The Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) reported on Thursday that President Trump’s favorability among white Catholics fell from 60% in... Read more
US Vatican cardinal to lead prayers for George Floyd
A U.S. Vatican cardinal will lead prayers for George Floyd in Rome Friday. Read more
Catholic priest, psychologist offer advice for stressful times
With disturbing and frightening news dominating the headlines in recent weeks, a psychologist and a priest suggested that Catholics take... Read more
Catholic fraternal groups call for prayer and justice amid George Floyd protests
The Knights of Columbus have announced a forthcoming novena for an end to racism, as Catholic fraternal organizations urge prayer... Read more
Pope Francis called El Paso bishop after prayerful demonstration
Pope Francis on Wednesday called Bishop Mark Seitz of the Diocese of El Paso, Texas, after the bishop joined a... Read more
How one Catholic priest responded to the ’92 LA riots
In the spring of 1992, then-Father David O’Connell was comfortable in parish life in south LA. The Irish-born priest had... Read more
Racial justice is a pro-life issue, says leading pro-life legislator
Pro-life advocates must speak out in defense of all human life--including issues of racial justice and deaths at the hands... Read more
Pope Francis called Archbishop Gomez to express prayers after death of George Floyd
Pope Francis called the president of the U.S. bishops’ conference on Wednesday to convey his prayers and solidarity for Americans... Read more
Vatican cardinal urges forgiveness, justice in response to George Floyd killing
Cardinal Peter Turkson on Wednesday decried the existence of racism around the world, urging people to seek justice and fraternity,... Read more
Pope Francis prays for the soul of George Floyd and for peace and justice in US
Pope Francis said Wednesday that he is praying for the soul of George Floyd and all victims of racism, adding... Read more
El Paso bishop kneels to pray at George Floyd protest
Bishop Mark Seitz is the first U.S. Catholic bishop to physically and publicly join the protests and demonstrations against racial... Read more
Can Trump legally deploy troops? Yes, say Catholic university law profs
After President Donald Trump announced Monday that he is ready to send U.S. troops into states to quell riots, law... Read more
Catholic parish offers sanctuary amid Minneapolis riots
When protests following the death of George Floyd turned violent Thursday night, a small Catholic parish in Minneapolis became a... Read more
Nuns praying for looters after attack on Catholic bookstore
On Saturday, protests in Chicago over the death of George Floyd turned violent. As rioters targeted the city’s Magnificent Mile... Read more
