Read more about the article Inspired by Gospel, Christians need to be active in society, pope says
Pope Francis delivers his blessing as he leads the Angelus from the window of his studio overlooking St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Aug. 23, 2020. The pope prayed for people persecuted for their faith, remembered the victims of the 2010 San Fernando massacre in Mexico and prayed for the victims of COVID-19. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)

Inspired by Gospel, Christians need to be active in society, pope says

For World Mission Sunday, Pope Francis encouraged prayer for missionaries, catechists and “those who are persecuted or abducted in different parts of the world."

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Read more about the article In confirmation hearings, Barrett stresses commitment to ‘rule of law’
Judge Amy Coney Barrett of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit, President Donald Trump's nominee for the U.S. Supreme Court, speaks during the second day of her confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington Oct. 13, 2020. (CNS photo/Drew Angerer, Pool via Ruerters)

In confirmation hearings, Barrett stresses commitment to ‘rule of law’

When asked if she would be able to set aside her religious beliefs to fairly decide legal cases, Barrett said she could.

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