Read more about the article EDITORIAL: Long after Hiroshima, Nagasaki, nuclear arms remain threat to peace
People in Hiroshima, Japan, pray for atomic bomb victims at Peace Memorial Park Aug. 6, 2019. Nuclear disarmament proponents will deliver messages of peace to the world in a campaign called The Ribbon 2020. The campaign commemorates the 75th anniversary of the atomic bombings of the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. (CNS photo/Kyodo via Reuters) See PEACE-RIBBON July 9, 2020. Editor's note: For editorial use only.

EDITORIAL: Long after Hiroshima, Nagasaki, nuclear arms remain threat to peace

People in Hiroshima, Japan, pray for atomic bomb victims at Peace Memorial Park Aug. 6, 2019. Nuclear disarmament proponents will deliver messages of peace to the world in a campaign…

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Read more about the article Beatification of Father McGivney to take place Oct. 31 in Connecticut
Mikey Schachle, 5, lives with his parents Daniel and Michelle in Dickson, TN on Tuesday, 2 June 2020. Pope Francis approved the promulgation of a decree recognizing Mikey’s cure from a deadly case of fetal hydrops while still in his mother’s womb as a miracle attributed to the intercession of Venerable Father Michael J. McGivney, founder of the Knights of Columbus. With the approval of the miracle, Father McGivney’s cause for sainthood moves to the next step, beatification, when he will receive the title “Blessed.”

Beatification of Father McGivney to take place Oct. 31 in Connecticut

Father Michael McGivney, the founder of the Knights of Columbus, is attributed with the miracle cure of Mikey Schachle, 5, of Dickson, Tennessee, and will be beatified this fall. Above,…

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Read more about the article Catholic leaders call for prayers, help after massive Beirut blasts
An injured man is assisted following explosions in Beirut Aug. 4, 2020. Two massive explosions near the port of the Lebanese capital injured dozens of people and shattered windows in buildings blocks away. (CNS photo/Mohamed Azakir, Reuters) See POPE-LEBANON-EXPLOSION and LEBANON-EXPLOSION-REACT Aug. 5, 2020.

Catholic leaders call for prayers, help after massive Beirut blasts

AMMAN, Jordan (CNS) -- Lebanese were reeling after a massive explosion at Beirut's port destroyed homes, businesses and livelihoods across the capital, and Catholic leaders immediately took action and called…

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Read more about the article In light of pandemic, pope will begin new series on social doctrine
People walk in St. Peter's Square as Pope Francis gives his weekly general audience livestreamed from the library of the Apostolic Palace at the Vatican Aug. 5, 2020. (CNS photo/Remo Casilli, Reuters) See POPE-AUDIENCE-HEALING Aug. 5, 2020.

In light of pandemic, pope will begin new series on social doctrine

People walk in St. Peter's Square as Pope Francis gives his weekly general audience livestreamed from the library of the Apostolic Palace at the Vatican Aug. 5, 2020. CNS photo/Remo…

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Read more about the article Catholic Charities USA’s pandemic assistance totals nearly $400 million
A woman waits in line at Catholic Charities' Spanish Catholic Center parking lot in Washington July 15, 2020, to pick up free food supplies. Catholic Charities USA agencies have provided nearly $400 million in assistance during the first four months of the coronavirus pandemic. (CNS photo/Chaz Muth) See CATHOLIC-CHARITIES-PANDEMIC-ASSISTANCE Aug. 4, 2020.

Catholic Charities USA’s pandemic assistance totals nearly $400 million

A woman waits in line at Catholic Charities' Spanish Catholic Center parking lot in Washington July 15, 2020, to pick up free food supplies. Catholic Charities USA agencies have provided…

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Read more about the article Religious education programs prepare for classes amid pandemic
The Yankee family of Holy Name Parish in East Nashville created their own Stations of the Cross to pray in their front yard on Good Friday April 10.

Religious education programs prepare for classes amid pandemic

The Diocese of Nashville’s Office of Faith Formation has issued a framework to help parish religious education programs proceed this fall while protecting students and teachers from the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

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