September 2020 - Tennessee Register

Michelle Babcock and Rachel Mohr pose for a photo Sept. 10, 2020, in front of the Kendeda Building for Innovative Sustainable Design at Georgia Tech University. Catholic Relief Services is adopting the students' proposal to reduce an estimated 6 million to 9 million pounds of carbon dioxide emissions among the agency's more than 1,300 vehicles. (CNS photo/Michael Alexander, Georgia Bulletin)

Georgia Tech students craft carbon plan for CRS to reduce fleet emissions

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Michelle Babcock and Rachel Mohr pose for a photo Sept. 10, 2020, in front of the Kendeda Building for Innovative Sustainable Design at Georgia Tech University. Catholic Relief Services is…

Visitors are pictured in a file photo looking at a Caravaggio painting titled "St. Jerome Writing" during an exhibition at the Galleria Borghese in Rome. Pope Francis released "Scripturae Sacrae affectus" ("Devotion to Sacred Scripture"), a new apostolic letter on the Bible, Sept. 30, 2020, coinciding with the 1,600th anniversary of St. Jerome's death. (CNS photo/Max Rossi, Reuters)

Pope releases apostolic letter on Sacred Scripture

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Pope Francis said that even today, Christians can learn new things from the countless translations of the Bible that exist.

Father Ryan senior wins Mary Catherine Strobel Volunteer Award

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Award winner logs nearly 500 service hours at Little Pantry That Could helping to feed the hungry

Cardinal Angelo Becciu speaks with journalists during a news conference in Rome Sept. 25, 2020. The cardinal told journalists he was asked by Pope Francis Sept. 24 to resign as prefect of the Congregation for Saints' Causes and renounce the rights associated with being a cardinal due to an embezzlement investigation involving Vatican funds and a charitable organization run by his brother. (CNS photo/Junno Arocho Esteves)

Cleaning house: Pope forges ahead with reform after cardinal’s ouster

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The pursuit to reform Vatican financial procedures took a surprising turn of events in late September with the forced resignation of Cardinal Angelo Becciu.

Marcia Brown stands near the Planned Parenthood facility in Queensbury, N.Y., Sept. 23, 2020, the first day of the national 40 Days for Life campaign, which runs through Nov. 1. Every Monday through Friday, Brown stands there holding the sign that reads, "I regret my abortion." (CNS photo/Emily Benson, The Evangelist)

40 Days for Life begins; N.Y. woman shares regret over her abortion year-round

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Groups in Middle Tennessee are also participating in the effort by offering prayerful witness outside abortion clinics.

A woman places American flags on the National Mall in Washington Sept. 22, 2020, to represent some of the 200,000 lives lost in the U.S. because of the coronavirus. (CNS photo/Joshua Roberts, Reuters)

Catholic officials urge lawmakers to adopt new COVID-19 aid bill

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Clergy, nuns, laypeople ask Congress and the White House to "put aside partisan politics and prioritize human life and the common good."

A Vatican postage stamp celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Apostleship of the Sea, a pastoral ministry for fishermen and those who work at sea. The Vatican announced the organization will be officially known as "Stella Maris" (Star of the Sea), which is a Marian title. (CNS photo/Vatican stamp and coin office)

Apostleship of the Sea becomes ‘Stella Maris’ in its 100th year

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Post published:September 28, 2020
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The Vatican announced the name change Sept. 28 and released a new logo for the organization that serves seafarers and sailors.

Justina Kopp, a member of Holy Family Parish in St. Louis Park, Minn., poses for a photo outside her home Aug. 26, 2020. She believes the "Black Lives Matter" sign in her yard is not only a way to express support for racial equality and justice, but also a way to express her Catholic faith. (CNS photo/Dave Hrbacek, The Catholic Spirit)

Minnesota parishioners share their perspective on BLM movement, organization

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Many connect with the movement’s rallying cry for racial justice; some remain concerned about other issues supported by the organization

Federal Judge Amy Coney Barrett of the 7th Circuit speaks after being introduced by President Donald Trump at the White House Sept. 26, 2020, as the nominee to fill the U.S. Supreme Court seat left vacant by the Sept. 18 death of Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. (CNS photo/Carlos Barria, Reuters)