Read more about the article LCWR leader reflects on racism, religious life today, future of vocations
This is a screen shot of an Aug. 13, 2020, address by Sister Jayne Helmlinger, outgoing president of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious, during LCWR's virtual assembly. The Sister of St. Joseph of Orange, Calif., told an audience of 1,000 sisters and guests that the destinations beckoning each sister or community will determine the vessel they choose for their voyage. (CNS photo/GSR)

LCWR leader reflects on racism, religious life today, future of vocations

This is a screen shot of an Aug. 13, 2020, address by Sister Jayne Helmlinger, outgoing president of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious, during LCWR's virtual assembly. The Sister…

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Read more about the article Rising gun violence amid pandemic points up bishops’ call for commonsense gun laws
People hold hands in prayer Aug. 5, 2019, next to crosses in honor of victims of a mass shooting at a Walmart store in El Paso, Texas, two days earlier. Over the years the U.S. bishops have supported gun control measures, such as an assault weapon ban, limits on large capacity magazines, a federal law to criminalize gun trafficking, and mandatory gun lock and safe storage requirements. (CNS photo/Callaghan O'Hare, Reuters)

Rising gun violence amid pandemic points up bishops’ call for commonsense gun laws

People hold hands in prayer Aug. 5, 2019, next to crosses in honor of victims of a mass shooting at a Walmart store in El Paso, Texas, two days earlier.…

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Read more about the article Nigerian priests in Indiana diocese carry concern in hearts over homeland
Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades of Fort Wayne-South Bend, Ind., poses for a photo with Nigerian clergy who are serving in the diocese. Deacon Augustine Onuoha, a seminarian from Nigeria, is pictured to the left of Bishop Rhoades, who ordained him to the transitional diaconate in May 2020. (CNS photo/Jennifer Barton, Todayís Catholic)

Nigerian priests in Indiana diocese carry concern in hearts over homeland

Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades of Fort Wayne-South Bend, Ind., poses for a photo with Nigerian clergy who are serving in the diocese. Deacon Augustine Onuoha, a seminarian from Nigeria, is…

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Read more about the article New Orleans Catholic school gets financial boost from Twitter foundation
Kenneth St. Charles, president of St. Augustine High School in New Orleans, talks to drum majors in the school's "Marching 100" band in this 2016 file photo. St. Charles officials said they felt overwhelmed by a $1.5 million donation from Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey's #StartSmall initiative, the largest single gift in the school's 69-year history. (CNS photo/Frank J. Methe, Clarion Herald)

New Orleans Catholic school gets financial boost from Twitter foundation

Kenneth St. Charles, president of St. Augustine High School in New Orleans, talks to drum majors in the school's "Marching 100" band in this 2016 file photo. St. Charles officials…

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Read more about the article CDC head sees need for schools to reopen, but with strict health protocols
Dr. Robert Redfield, a Catholic who is director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, testifies about coronavirus preparedness and response at a hearing of the House Government Oversight and Reform Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington March 11, 2020. (CNS photo/Joshua Roberts, Reuters)

CDC head sees need for schools to reopen, but with strict health protocols

Dr. Robert Redfield, a Catholic who is director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, testifies about coronavirus preparedness and response at a hearing of the House Government Oversight…

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Read more about the article Knights of Columbus called to redouble efforts to fight racism, violence
Carl Anderson, CEO of the Knights of Columbus, is seen Aug. 6, 2019, at the 137th annual Knights convention in Minneapolis. On Aug. 4, 2020, during the Knight's 138th annual convention in New Haven, Conn., Anderson asked members to redouble efforts to fight racism, violence and hatred through their principles of charity and unity. (CNS photo/Tamino Petelinsek, courtesy Knights of Columbus)

Knights of Columbus called to redouble efforts to fight racism, violence

Carl Anderson, CEO of the Knights of Columbus, is seen Aug. 6, 2019, at the 137th annual Knights convention in Minneapolis. On Aug. 4, 2020, during the Knight's 138th annual…

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Read more about the article Church leaders seek aid for Catholic students in coronavirus relief bill
St. Mel's Catholic Academy in the Flushing section of the Queens borough of New York is seen July 9, 2020, the day the Diocese of Brooklyn, N.Y., announced that financial fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic is forcing it to close six schools, including St. Mel's. Several bishops in leadership positions with the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops signed an Aug. 6, 2020, letter to Congress requesting that emergency aid for Catholic schools be included in the next federal COVID-19 emergency relief package. (CNS photo/Gregory A. Shemitz)

Church leaders seek aid for Catholic students in coronavirus relief bill

St. Mel's Catholic Academy in the Flushing section of the Queens borough of New York is seen July 9, 2020, the day the Diocese of Brooklyn, N.Y., announced that financial…

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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 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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