Archive for October 4, 2020

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Diocese of Arlington announces Bishop’s Advisory Council on Racism  

Bishop Michael Burbidge of Arlington, Virginia, has formed an advisory council on racism, the diocese announced this week.  Read more

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By Mary Farrow

What the Catholic legal tradition has to offer the United States

The nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to the United States Supreme Court would make her, if confirmed, the sixth Roman... Read more

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‘Fratelli tutti’: Pope Francis calls for unity in new encyclical

Pope Francis presented his vision for overcoming the world’s growing divisions, laid bare by the coronavirus crisis, in his new... Read more

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‘Fratelli tutti’: Pope Francis presents new encyclical in Angelus address

Pope Francis introduced his new encyclical, “Fratelli tutti,” in his Angelus address Sunday, saying that “human fraternity and the care... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

‘Fratelli tutti’: Human fraternity committee to invite youth to make Pope Francis’ vision ‘a reality’

A Vatican presentation for Pope Francis’ third encyclical, “Fratelli tutti,” highlighted the involvement of the Higher Committee of Human Fraternity... Read more

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U.S. bishops pray for ‘full healing’ from coronavirus for Trump, Melania

The head of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops said Sunday that he is praying for a full recovery... Read more