Catholic
Study: Biden still leads among Latino Christian voters, but Trump’s support has grown
By Alejandra Molina — October 5, 2020
LOS ANGELES (RNS) — The bilingual survey, which polled 1,292 Latino Christian voters between Sept. 8-22, is described as the largest Latino religion and politics survey this election season.
What good is faith when your fertility treatments aren’t working?
By Amy Klein — August 3, 2020
(RNS) — Some of the biggest faith-based challenges of infertility may be existing in a family-centered community.
Who is Junipero Serra and why are California protesters toppling statues of this saint?
By Alejandra Molina — June 20, 2020
(RNS) — In California, statues of Junipero Serra — who led the Catholic Church's missionary efforts among Native Americans on the West Coast — are coming into question.
Amid pandemic, scores of US Catholic schools face closure
By David Crary — June 12, 2020
(AP) — About 100 Catholic schools have announced in recent weeks that they won’t reopen this fall — that number could more than double in the coming months.
On LA’s Skid Row, Catholic Worker’s ‘Hippie Kitchen’ adjusts to COVID-19
By Alejandra Molina — April 29, 2020
LOS ANGELES (RNS) — Volunteers at the Los Angeles Catholic Worker soup kitchen are improvising to continue services while preventing the spread of the novel coronavirus.
A conversation with Father James Martin: ‘Why did God let this happen?’
By Bill Baker — April 6, 2020
(RNS) — We see God best in the loving, merciful and compassionate responses of people around us to the coronavirus, says the Rev. James Martin, SJ.
Paczki Day brings Chicagoans together for one last indulgence before Lent
By Emily McFarlan Miller — February 25, 2020
CHICAGO (RNS) — By 7 a.m. Tuesday (Feb. 25), 17 people stood in line at Kolatek’s Bakery, wrapping around the produce section of the store, ready to buy the fried dough stuffed with a myriad of jams and custards. A signal that Lent is a day away — and today is one last chance to feast.
Hundreds welcome new bishop to San Bernardino Diocese with special Mass
By Alejandra Molina — February 25, 2020
CHINO HILLS, Calif. (RNS) — Several hundred people gathered Monday at St. Paul the Apostle Church for a Mass that welcomed Bishop Alberto Rojas — who was named to lead the Diocese of San Bernardino, one of the nation's largest Roman Catholic dioceses.
One year after Vatican abuse summit, survivors grade Pope Francis with ‘D minus’
By Claire Giangravé — February 20, 2020
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — One year after Pope Francis called for a summit of Catholic bishops at the Vatican, abuse survivors flocked to the Eternal City on Thursday to report a lack of progress and accountability in the fight against clergy sex abuse.
Trump’s California funding threat over abortion puts nuns in unexpected spot
By Alejandra Molina — February 13, 2020
LOS ANGELES (RNS) — It's been nearly three weeks since Trump health officials in the Jan. 24 notice gave the state 30 days to comply or risk losing federal funding.
After Kobe Bryant’s death, Lakers’ chaplain seeks Scripture to help cope with tragic loss
By Alejandra Molina — January 30, 2020
LOS ANGELES (RNS) — Los Angeles Lakers chaplain Romell Witherspoon said he will pray and reflect as he prepares for Friday night’s game at Staples Center between the Lakers and the Portland Trail Blazers.
At the Vatican, Pope Francis and US VP discuss pathways for world peace
By Claire Giangravé — January 24, 2020
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Pope Francis met with US Vice President Mike Pence for an hour-long conversation at the Vatican on Friday, as President Donald Trump attends the yearly March for Life in Washington D.C.
Cleveland bishop named Philadelphia’s next archbishop
By Bruce Shipkowski — January 23, 2020
(AP) — Nelson Perez will succeed Charles Chaput as leader of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, the Vatican announced Thursday, making him the first Hispanic archbishop to lead the region's 1.3 million-member flock.
Benedict XVI steps back from book that put him at odds with pope
By Claire Giangravé — January 14, 2020
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — The former pope asked to be dropped as co-author of a book, due out in February that appears to disagree with Francis on priestly celibacy, according to an aide.
Pope Francis taps Filipino Cardinal to Vatican’s evangelization powerhouse
By Claire Giangravé — December 9, 2019
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — In a surprise move, Pope Francis appointed Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle of Manila, Philippines, as the head of Propaganda Fide, the major Vatican department for evangelization, and signaling a possible papal successor.
