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Daniel Ibanez Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz at a press briefing at the Holy See Press Office during the Synod of Bishops on October 9, 2015. Taylor, 26, was killed March 13 in Louisville during a police raid of her apartment. ... read more

Alefron Peaceful demonstrators raise fists and hold signs protesting racism and demanding justice. Louis Brown said in an essay at First Things, "Our brothers and sisters who peacefully protest for justice with signs of ‘black lives matter’ march justly. However, there is a difference between asserting ‘black lives matter’ and the BLM organization itself, ... read more

Mexico City, Mexico, Sep 23, 2020 / 08:01 pm MT (CNA).- Organizers of the first international virtual pilgrimage to the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe said the social media livestream of the event reached more than 3 million people, including 106 groups. “Spiritually and virtually, we joined together at the feet of the Virgin ... read more

Mexico City, Mexico, Sep 23, 2020 / 08:01 pm (CNA).- Organizers of the first international virtual pilgrimage to the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe said the social media livestream of the event reached more than 3 million people, including 106 groups. “Spiritually and virtually, we joined together at the feet of the Virgin of ... read more

The online global Divine Mercy Summit 2020 event is looking to bring tens of thousands together for a first-time three-day event that anyone, anywhere, can attend. ... read more

Alex Wong Supreme Court Justices Antonin Scalia (L) and Ruth Bader Ginsburg (R) wait for the beginning of the taping of “The Kalb Report” April 17, 2014, at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. Evangelization presumes friendship with non-Catholics — it’s difficult to communicate the Gospel to those whose friendship you refuse. ... read more

“If I get a direct threat or am told to leave, I will go. But if it is my destiny that I should give my life here then so be it…” ... read more

“Jesus, meek and humble of heart, make our hearts like unto thine.” ... read more

TAUSEEF MUSTAFA An Indian fighter jet flies over Leh, the joint capital of the union territory of Ladakh, on June 25. Indian fighter jets roared over a flashpoint Himalayan region on June 24 as part of a show of strength following a Chinese takeover of contested territory at the mouth of the Galwan valley, ... read more

Public Domain Seventh Circuit Judge Amy Coney Barrett (left) and 11th Circuit Judge Barbara Lagoa (right) Both women combine strong professional credentials with their Catholic faith, but their legal careers have followed different trajectories. ... read more

CNA Staff, Sep 23, 2020 / 04:00 pm (CNA).- After a controversial grand jury decision regarding the death of Breonna Taylor, Archbishop Joseph Kurtz of Louisville called for unity to work for racial justice and to combat racism, while many in the city of Louisville braced for protests.  The archbishop made his plea on Wednesday, ... read more

CNA Staff, Sep 23, 2020 / 04:00 pm MT (CNA).- After a controversial grand jury decision regarding the death of Breonna Taylor, Archbishop Joseph Kurtz of Louisville called for unity to work for racial justice and to combat racism, while many in the city of Louisville braced for protests.  The archbishop made his plea on Wednesday, ... read more

CNA Staff, Sep 23, 2020 / 04:00 pm (CNA).- After a controversial grand jury decision regarding the death of Breonna Taylor, Archbishop Joseph Kurtz of Louisville called for unity to work for racial justice and to combat racism, while many in the city of Louisville braced for protests.  The archbishop made his plea on Wednesday, September ... read more

But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, because your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall name him John. And you will have joy and gladness, and many will rejoice at his birth.” ―Luke 1:13–14 ... read more

The social unrest and divisions in general Hong Kong society have carried over to the Catholic community, said Cardinal John Tong Hon, who encouraged Catholics instead to follow what Jesus taught in the beatitudes. ... read more