Read more about the article 40 Days for Life begins; N.Y. woman shares regret over her abortion year-round
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

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

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Read more about the article Catholic officials urge lawmakers to adopt new COVID-19 aid bill
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

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

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Read more about the article Apostleship of the Sea becomes ‘Stella Maris’ in its 100th year
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

The Vatican announced the name change Sept. 28 and released a new logo for the organization that serves seafarers and sailors.

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Read more about the article Minnesota parishioners share their perspective on BLM movement, organization
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

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

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Read more about the article If confirmed, Supreme Court nominee would be sixth Catholic to serve on nation’s highest court
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)

If confirmed, Supreme Court nominee would be sixth Catholic to serve on nation’s highest court

Judge Amy Coney Barrett still teaches at her alma mater, Notre Dame Law School.

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Read more about the article Live the Gospel of Life’ is theme for Respect Life Month this October
A car drives past a pro-life billboard in the Staten Island borough of New York Sept. 14, 2020. The U.S. Catholic Church observes October as Respect Life Month. Respect Life Sunday falls on Oct. 4. (CNS photo/Gregory A. Shemitz)

Live the Gospel of Life’ is theme for Respect Life Month this October

Respect Life Month is time ‘to care for, protect and defend lives of our brothers and sisters’

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Read more about the article Pope to U.N.: Respect for each human life is essential for peace, equality
Pope Francis delivers a prerecorded address to the 75th session of the U.N. General Assembly; the recording from the Vatican's Apostolic Palace was aired Sept. 25, 2020. (CNS screenshot/Chaz Muth)

Pope to U.N.: Respect for each human life is essential for peace, equality

Pope calls on countries to fulfill the ideals the UN was founded on 75 years ago

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Read more about the article Louisville archbishop says all must now work together for racial justice
In this 2018 file photo, Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville, Ky., speaks during a meeting at the headquarters of U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in Washington. (CNS photo/Tyler Orsburn)

Louisville archbishop says all must now work together for racial justice

Grand jury indicts one of three police officers involved in the shooting but not for the death of Taylor

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Read more about the article Iraqi archbishop who saved ancient manuscripts nominated for EU prize
Chaldean Archbishop Najib Mikhael Moussa of Mosul was among the nominees for the EU Parliament's Sakharov Prize. He is pictured in a file photo. (CNS photo/courtesy Chaldean Archbishop Najib Mikhael Moussa)

Iraqi archbishop who saved ancient manuscripts nominated for EU prize

Archbishop spared 800 historic manuscripts from destruction by ISIS

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Read more about the article Sister Norma Pimentel is one of Time magazine’s 100 most influential people of 2020
Sister Norma Pimentel, executive director of Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley in Texas and a longtime advocate for immigrants and refugees, speaks to delegates Sept. 21, 2018, during the Fifth National Encuentro, or V Encuentro, in Grapevine, Texas. (CNS photo/Tyler Orsburn)

Sister Norma Pimentel is one of Time magazine’s 100 most influential people of 2020

Religious sister is recognized for ‘restoring human dignity to those in need.’

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